02/04/2015 16:23
Nalbandian: Armenia hails Cypriot Parliament’s anti-genocide law
Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian has issued a statement praising the Cypriot legislators’ decision to criminalize public denials of genocides.
The minister has described the move as a major step towards the prevention of future crimes against humanity.
“Armenia hails the Cypriot Parliament’s unanimous adoption the law criminalizing genocides. It is a symbolic event in the run-up to the Armenian Genocide centennial.
“With the passage of the law, Cyprus made an important contribution to the prevention of genocides and crimes against humanity.” reads the address.