Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that the Armenian genocide in the Ottoman Empire was, in part, a consequence of the nation's entanglement in international intrigues. He made the remarks in an address to citizens marking the 111th anniversary of the tragedy, as reported by TASS.
Armenia honors genocide victims with solemn Yerevan memorial on 111th anniversary
According to Pashinyan, conclusions about the causes of the genocide are based on research, including materials from the National Academy of Sciences. He noted that the process began as early as the mid-19th century and reached its tragic climax in 1915. The prime minister emphasized the importance of preventing the genocide issue from being exploited as a tool in struggles between global powers.
Pashinyan also declared that statehood and peace are the only guarantees against such tragedies recurring. He urged Armenians to abandon attempts to seek a "homeland beyond internationally recognized borders," warning that such ideas could lead to the loss of statehood.
Every year on April 24, tens of thousands gather at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex in Yerevan. Pashinyan stressed that Armenia's current political course is built upon this historical memory.
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