My name is Tomas Sahakyan. I am 25 years old and currently live in Marseille, France. Although I grew up outside Armenia, my love for my homeland has always inspired me to value Armenian culture and stay connected with the Armenian community.

In France, I have actively contributed to preserving Armenian culture through participation in local cultural organizations and church programs in Marseille.

I am in my final year of the Bachelor’s program in International Relations and Political Science at Sciences Po’s Paris School of International Affairs. In 2025, I completed higher education in Finance with a specialization in Banking and have gained professional experience working at two major French banks.

Since a young age, I have been involved in the Armenian community in Marseille. Since 2024, I have also participated in French political life as a member of the “Youth Union of the Right for the Republic” (Union des droites pour la République), advocating for the rights of Armenia and Armenians within French political circles.

As a representative of France in the Diaspora Youth Ambassador program, I aim to strengthen the ties between the Armenian diaspora and Armenia. I firmly believe that young diaspora members must maintain a strong connection with our homeland and contribute to its development through our work and engagement.