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Uruguay MFA commemorates Armenian Genocide anniversary – Public Radio of Armenia Public Radio of Armenia – Official Web site
The Foreign Ministry of Uruguay commemorated the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, reminding that the country’s Parliament was the first in the world to declare April 24 as “Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Martyrs.”
“As a result of the genocide, tens of thousands of Armenians had to settle in different countries. In Uruguay, the Armenian community has not only been integrated in an exemplary manner, but also constitutes a relevant part of the society, to whose richness and diversity it has contributed,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
“The Oriental Republic of Uruguay and the Republic of Armenia maintain excellent bilateral relations, which have been strengthened in recent years with high-level reciprocal visits and the opening of the respective resident Embassies, in Yerevan (in September 2021) and in Montevideo ( in October 2023). The latter was inaugurated by the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ararat Mirzoyán, on the occasion of his visit to Uruguay on March 21,” the Ministry said.
“Uruguay wishes for the development and prosperity of the Armenian State and people, within a framework of regional peace and stability, based on respect for International Law and its fundamental principles,” the Foreign Ministry stated.
The Chamber of Deputies of Chile approved a bill today, establishing April 24 of each year as the National Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Armenian Genocide.
Head of Chile-Armenia Friendship Group Cristián Araya called it “a small gesture in the face of the barbarism suffered by a Christian people who continue to be persecuted and harassed.“
Hoy fue aprobado por la Cámara de Diputados de Chile el proyecto de ley que establece el 24 de abril como el día nacional por las víctimas del genocidio Armenio.
Un pequeño gesto ante la barbarie sufrida por un pueblo cristiano y que sigue siendo perseguido y hostilizado. pic.twitter.com/ZihCQCqGX4— Cristián Araya
Armenia’s Ambassador to Chile Hovhannes Virabyan welcomed Cristián Araya’s initiative and expressed gratitude to all lawmakers that voted in favor. “To recognize is to prevent,” he said.