PRESIDENT KOCHARIAN REMEMBERS GENOCIDE VICTIMS

ARMENPRESS
Apr 24 2007

YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS: In the morning of April 24, President
Robert Kocharian visited Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to pay tribute to
the victims of the Armenian Genocide and put a flower wreath at the
monument. Below is Robert Kocharian’s statement on the occasion of
the Commemoration Day of the Victims of the Armenian Genocide.

"Dear Compatriots: Each year on April 24 we remember the innocent
victims of the Armenian Genocide, which was carried out in the Ottoman
Turkey. The memories of that ferocious crime live deep in our souls.

Along with the Armenian people other peoples across the world also
commemorate this day. The international community has realized that
Genocide is a crime not only against a particular people, but also
against the humanity. The international community has also realized
that denial and cover up of Genocide are equally perilous.

Hardships and the feeling of injustice tend to pair. The tragedy of
the Genocide made the Armenian identity stronger, compelled us to
come together, and enhanced the drive for independence and statehood.

As the embodiment of the Armenians’ centuries long dream the Republic
of Armenia must prosper and develop. Strong, democratic and prosperous
Armenia will be our response to those who planned, carried out and
now deny the Genocide".