05.10.2024


On October 3, a delegation led by Lieutenant General Janusz Adamczak, Chief of NATO's International Military Staff, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial during his working visit to Armenia.

Lusine Abrahamyan, Deputy Director for Museum Affairs at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI), welcomed the delegation and guided them through the Memorial Complex, providing insights into its historical significance. She shared the stories behind the three khachkars at Tsitsernakaberd, which are dedicated to Armenians who perished during massacres orchestrated by the Azerbaijani government in Sumgait, Kirovabad (Gandzak), and Baku in the late 20th century. She also highlighted the lives of five freedom fighters interred at the Memory Wall, who lost their lives during the struggle for Artsakh's survival, emphasizing the continued relevance of the Armenian Genocide in light of modern-day persecution and violence against Armenians.

The delegation honored the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims by laying flowers at the Eternal Flame and observing a moment of silence.

During their visit, the guests toured both the permanent and temporary exhibitions at the Armenian Genocide Museum. Lieutenant General Adamczak left a note in the Memory Book for Honorary Guests as a tribute to the victims.

As a gesture of appreciation, Mrs. Abrahamyan presented Lieutenant General Adamczak with books on the Armenian Genocide.