The German Ambassador to Armenia, Claudia Buch, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum-Institute at Tsitsernakaberd to honor the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide. In a statement from the German Embassy in Yerevan, the horrors of the 20th century—marked by mass killings, ethnic cleansings, forced displacements, and genocides—were described as a shared historical challenge for the generations of Germany and Armenia.
Ambassador Buch’s visit underscores Germany’s commitment to acknowledging and reflecting on its role in the events of 1915. On June 2, 2016, the German Bundestag officially recognized the Armenian Genocide, a significant milestone that required considerable efforts from Berlin, including acknowledgment of Germany’s complicity during that period.
The statement further emphasized the importance of historical memory in shaping collective understanding and fostering stronger bilateral ties between Armenia and Germany. The visit symbolizes Germany’s dedication to confronting the past and supporting Armenia in preserving the memory of the genocide.