September 20, 2006 - 14:37 AMT
EAFJD: Armenia Should Understand that Diaspora Isn't in Debt to Anyone
The programs for agriculture development proposed at the Third Armenia-Diaspora Forum should be understandable for Diaspora, which must be sure that the funds allocated will be properly spent, said Hilda Tchoboian, the chairperson of the European Armenian Federation (EAFJD), in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net. In her words, absolute trust should be achieved between Armenia and Diaspora. "This is very important. Moreover, Armenia should understand that Diaspora isn't in debt to anyone and all we need is to work jointly. Armenian entrepreneurs should invest in the development of their country, especially in the rural areas. Otherwise, the Forum will not justify the hopes of the initiators and Diaspora," she said.