More than 110 years after the Armenian genocide, the Armenian community in Moldova has made a public appeal to the Parliament, the Government and the Presidency to officially recognize the genocide. The initiators say this is a step that aims not only to recognize a historical fact, but also to strengthen fundamental European values, including respect for human rights and the promotion of a climate of peace and interethnic understanding, IPN reports.
At the press conference entitled "In memory of the Armenian Genocide: the path to solidarity and mutual understanding", members of the Armenian community in Moldova discussed the importance of recognizing the Armenian Genocide at the national level, stressing that this official act would help strengthen Moldova's relations with other states that have adopted similar laws.
The Armenian Genocide has so far been officially recognized by 31 countries, including major European states such as France, Germany, Italy and Greece, as well as countries in the Americas and the Middle East.
"For us as a people, recognizing this genocide is a crucial step not only to pay tribute to the victims, but also to promote a culture of peace and historical responsibility," said Eduard Alhazov, Chairman of the Council of Elders of the Armenian Community of Moldova. Alhazov also emphasized that every year the commemoration of this tragedy is aimed at preventing the recurrence of such atrocities.
At the same time, it was announced that the process of creating a pact to create a national law recognizing the Armenian genocide would be initiated.
The appeal to the authorities stresses the importance of educating the younger generation about these historical events in order to minimize the horrors in the future.
Karen Hovhannisyan, president of the Armenian community in Moldova, expresses her hope that the authorities will officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, stressing that this step is not a political one, but an act of acknowledgment of a historical pain. "It is important for every MP to approach this issue responsibly, without political influence, in order to understand and recognize this tragedy, which has affected the Armenian people".
Representatives of the Armenian community express their confidence that Moldova will continue to follow the path towards democracy and European integration, while respecting fundamental values of human rights. They are convinced that official recognition of the Armenian genocide would be a clear signal of respect for the ethnic and cultural diversity that characterizes Moldova.
"Moldova is an example of a nation that values its diverse history and traditions. By recognizing the Armenian Genocide, Moldova would address not only an issue of the Armenian community, but an issue of fundamental human rights and respect for the victims of all genocides," added Karen Gasparean, President of the Armenian Youth Community of Moldova.
Thus, through this appeal, the Armenian Community of the Republic of Moldova underlines the importance of the official recognition of the Armenian genocide: "it is not only an act of historical justice, but also an essential measure for the strengthening of inter-ethnic relations and the fundamental values of democracy".
According to representatives of the community, recognizing this genocide would be a crucial step in promoting a culture of peace, solidarity and mutual understanding, reflecting Moldova's commitment to respect for human rights and historical responsibility.
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