Argentine President Mauricio Macri: It is necessary to remember the Armenian Genocide

Argentine President Mauricio Macri: It is necessary to remember the Armenian Genocide –

ARMENPRESS. President of Argentina Mauricio Macri issued a statement on 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. “I am convinced that only high values and respect for principles must guide people throughout their lives which will lead to peace and recognition of the past”, “Armenpress” reports, citing prensaarmenia.com.ar, Macri mentioned.

The statement of the Argentine President was delivered during an event in Buenos Aires dedicated to the anniversary of the Genocide. In his statement, Mauricio Macri thanked the local Armenian for the initiation to participate in the event. Several other officials, MPs, and Ambassadors were also present at the event

“It is necessary to remember the Armenian Genocide, as we will allow the same crimes to be carried out against other nations and peoples if we deny the facts. The Armenian Genocide was the overture of the Holocaust and was denied for many years. We took an important step in Argentina by declaring April 24 the day of tolerance and respect between peoples”, Provisional President of the