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98TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE. STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE JIM KARYGIANNIS
21:18, 24 April, 2013
YEREVAN, 24 APRIL, ARMENPRESS. It is with a deep sense of reverence
that I commemorate with you the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide.
Today, we pause to remember this atrocity which was perpetrated by
the Ottoman Empire - the execution of 1.5 million Armenians. Members
of the Armenian community have keenly felt the horror of this black
chapter in the world's history.
On this solemn occasion, we pay homage to the victims and express
solidarity with the survivors and their descendants. We stand together
as we recognize the first genocide of the 20th Century. On April
21, 2004, the Parliament of Canada voted to recognize the Armenian
Genocide. Several of my fellow Parliamentarians and I had pressed
Parliament to move in this direction for many years. On April 19, 2006,
the Prime Minister affirmed that the Government of Canada officially
recognized the Armenian Genocide.
I was privileged to lead a Canadian delegation to Armenia on the
90th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The Canadian delegation
joined 1.5 million Armenians from around the world, in laying flowers
at the Genocide Memorial's Eternal Flame. Armenians, members of
the international Armenian Diaspora and diplomats from around the
world sent a powerful message - the atrocities of 1915 will never
be forgotten. As we reflect, we must re-commit to fervently work to
ensure that such unspeakable acts are never repeated.
As the descendent of survivors of the Pontian Genocide, I believe
it is important for us to remember the lessons of history and uphold
the values Canadians hold dear - peace, freedom, democracy and respect.
In so doing, we will develop a deeper understanding of our duty and
responsibility to our fellow man to ensure that we live in peace
and harmony.
This is a day we solemnly acknowledge as we work toward a better
future for all mankind.
From: A. Papazian
21:18, 24 April, 2013
YEREVAN, 24 APRIL, ARMENPRESS. It is with a deep sense of reverence
that I commemorate with you the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide.
Today, we pause to remember this atrocity which was perpetrated by
the Ottoman Empire - the execution of 1.5 million Armenians. Members
of the Armenian community have keenly felt the horror of this black
chapter in the world's history.
On this solemn occasion, we pay homage to the victims and express
solidarity with the survivors and their descendants. We stand together
as we recognize the first genocide of the 20th Century. On April
21, 2004, the Parliament of Canada voted to recognize the Armenian
Genocide. Several of my fellow Parliamentarians and I had pressed
Parliament to move in this direction for many years. On April 19, 2006,
the Prime Minister affirmed that the Government of Canada officially
recognized the Armenian Genocide.
I was privileged to lead a Canadian delegation to Armenia on the
90th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The Canadian delegation
joined 1.5 million Armenians from around the world, in laying flowers
at the Genocide Memorial's Eternal Flame. Armenians, members of
the international Armenian Diaspora and diplomats from around the
world sent a powerful message - the atrocities of 1915 will never
be forgotten. As we reflect, we must re-commit to fervently work to
ensure that such unspeakable acts are never repeated.
As the descendent of survivors of the Pontian Genocide, I believe
it is important for us to remember the lessons of history and uphold
the values Canadians hold dear - peace, freedom, democracy and respect.
In so doing, we will develop a deeper understanding of our duty and
responsibility to our fellow man to ensure that we live in peace
and harmony.
This is a day we solemnly acknowledge as we work toward a better
future for all mankind.
From: A. Papazian