Greece President: Historical memory requires constant vigilance to  ensure that the tragic events of history are never repeated

ArmInfo. Greek President Konstantinos Tassoulas has issued a statement on the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

In his address, posted on the Greek President's website, he  emphasized that  Armenia and Greece are bound by eternal ties forged  through shared trials, as well as strong relationships of solidarity,  friendship, and mutual respect. "Today, on the 111th anniversary of  the Armenian Genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire, one of the  most heinous crimes against humanity, we honor the memory of 1.5  million victims," the Greek President noted, adding that this memory  constitutes an unwavering duty both to the victims and to historical  truth, so that oblivion does not become a cause of revisionism,  violence, and intolerance.

Konstantinos Tassoulas stated that in today's international context,  characterized by crises, conflicts, and uncertainty, a commitment to  peace, mutual understanding, and cooperation among peoples is even  more important. "Historical memory requires constant vigilance so  that the tragic events of history are never repeated,"  Konstantinos  Tassoulas concluded.