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We are here today with many leaders to participate together with the Armenian people in commemoration of the Centennial of Medz Yeghern, and it is natural, that Armenia and Cyprus, hand in hand, are condemning the perpetrators of genocide, said Nicos Anastasiades, the President of Cyprus speaking at the Armenian Genocide Centennial commemoration event on the hill of Tsitsernakaberd.

Addressing the audience of international and community leaders gathered in the ceremony, including the Presidents of Armenia, France, Russia and Serbia, President Anastasiades underlined that participation in the commemoration event is in pursuit of keeping alive the memory of that unspeakable crime and paying tribute to the millions of martyrs that were massacred 100 years ago. 

“We are obliged to declare and make an address that impunity cannot prevail. And in this understanding we are making an appeal of solidarity. Armenia and Cyprus are victims of impunity, our histories are intertwined,” President of Cyprus said in his statement.

Speaking of the role of Cyprus in sheltering those saved from the genocide, President Anastasiades said:

“The Cypriots take pride in the fact that the grandchildren and children of those refugees are important and active members of our society, who are keeping and protecting their origins with dignity… Recognition of those events in no ways hinders the role of nations in their further international affairs. And in this regard I welcome the decisive stance of President Sargsyan. It is indeed the right time for historical facts to be acknowledged since that will pave the way for the normalization of relations with your neighboring country and undoubtedly will strengthen the international peace.”

In conclusion, President Anastasiades remarked: “International environment is replete with challenges, protracted conflicts, threats, economic crises and political instability. Remembrance of the Medz Yeghern and paying tribute to those who survived is crucially important for the Armenian people and Armenian Diaspora today, and the entire humanity bears that responsibility. We remember and demand.”