European Commission President pays tribute to Armenian Genocide victims
President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso visited Tsitsernakaberd this morning and paid tribute to Armenian Genocide victims by laying flowers at the Eternal Fire.
Director of Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Hayk Demoyan accompanied him to the Genocide Memorial.
José Manuel Barroso is visiting Armenia at the invitation of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.
As part of his visit to Armenia, the European official is due to meet with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan and Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.
A press conference will take place following the meeting with Armenian President.
José Manuel Barroso will attend the meeting of EPP Eastern Partnership leaders and will meet with Armenia’s civil society representatives.