- A memorial evening dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held in Budapest, Hungary.
- The event took place on April 25 at the Main Cathedral of the Central District.
- It was organized by the Embassy of Armenia in Hungary and the Armenian Self-Government of Hungary.
- Attendees included accredited ambassadors, diplomats, Hungarian parliament members, and community representatives.
- Armenian Ambassador Ashot Smbatyan spoke about historical memory and the importance of recognizing the Genocide to prevent future crimes.
A memorial evening dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held in Budapest, Hungary, on April 25. The event took place at the Main Cathedral of the Central District of Budapest.
Event Details and Attendees
The memorial evening was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Hungary and the Armenian Self-Government of Hungary. Attendees included ambassadors accredited in Hungary, members of diplomatic staff, members of the Hungarian Parliament, and representatives of the executive power, public, scientific-cultural circles, and the Hungarian-Armenian community.
Armenian Ambassador’s Address
In his speech, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Hungary, Ashot Smbatyan, spoke about the eternity of historical memory and the ability and importance of recognizing and accepting it as reality.
Message on Memory and Prevention
Ambassador Smbatyan emphasized that “present-day atrocities keep our memories fresh.” He suggested that “perhaps, if what happened 110 years ago had been given due assessment, humanity would have avoided the crimes committed in the following years and being committed in our days.”