Lebanese president issues statement over Armenian Genocide

27.04.2005 14:41

YEREVAN (YERKIR) – Lebanese President Emil Lahud has issued a
statement in connection with the 90th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide. The statement reads in particular.

“No one can forget the call of the innocent. All the parts and
communities of the Lebanese people extend their solidarity with their
Armenian fellow-citizens, and reiterate that the recognition of and
respect for the rights of others is the basis for healthy
international relations.

The grave Genocide will always be a large part of our history, and we
should always seek to be united and focus our forces with an aim to
establish a society based on humanity, tolerance, peace and respect.”