27.05.2024


Georges Siffredi, President of the Hauts-de-Seine department of France, led a delegation visiting the Armenian Genocide Memorial complex, accompanied by Deputy Governor of Tavush Province Narek Ghushchyan, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France, Mr. Olivier Decottignies, on May 27, 2024.

Edita Gzoyan, AGMI Director, welcomed the guests and accompanied them to the Genocide Memorial complex, presenting the history of its creation. She also narrated the history of the three khachkars placed in Tsitsernakaberd in memory of the Armenians who died in the massacres organized by the government of Azerbaijan in the cities of Sumgait, Kirovabad (Gandzak), and Baku at the end of the 20th century, as well as the stories of the five freedom fighters buried in front of the Memory Wall who died during the Artsakh struggle for survival. She emphasised the connection between the Armenian Genocide and contemporary acts of persecution and violence against Armenians and also referred to the historical and legal aspects of the Artsakh issue, describing Azerbaijan's anti-Armenian actions and propaganda.

The delegation members laid wreaths at the Memorial to the Victims of the Armenian Genocide, and laid flowers at the Eternal Fire, observing a minute’s silence in memory of the innocent martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.

The AGMI Director led the guests through the Armenian Genocide Museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Mrs. Gzoyan then presented the guests with books about the Armenian Genocide and expressed her gratitude for their visit.