23.10.2024


On October 23, Nisha Biswal, Deputy CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation, led a delegation to the Armenian Genocide Memorial.

They were welcomed by Edita Gzoyan, Director of the Armenian Genocide Memorial Institute, who provided insights into the memorial’s history and significance. During the visit, Gzoyan highlighted the stories behind three khachkars dedicated to Armenians who perished in the massacres in Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, as well as the memories of five freedom fighters from the Artsakh conflict. She emphasized the connection between the Armenian Genocide and ongoing persecution of Armenians, addressing both historical and legal aspects of the Artsakh situation while condemning Azerbaijan’s actions.

Biswal laid a wreath at the memorial, and the delegation observed a minute of silence in honor of the victims. Gzoyan then guided them to the Memory Wall, showcasing soil from the graves of international figures who protested against the genocide, including Henry Morgenthau and Clara Barton, underlining the importance of US recognition of the Armenian Genocide as a tribute to those who spoke out.