Macron: France committed to protecting memory of Armenian Genocide victims more than ever

France is committed to protecting the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims and fighting against denial, President Emmanuel Macron said in a letter addressed to Armenian President Armen Sarkissian on April 24 marking the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

“On April 24, France commemorates the massacre of 600 Armenian intellectuals in Constantinople, which marked the beginning of the Genocide. Now, more than ever, France is committed to protecting the memory of the victims, fighting against denial and learning a lesson from the tragic pages of history," the letter read.

“Last year, my country declared April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, according to my commitment. Strictly adhering to the instructions driven by the current health crisis, I have decided that this year, too, the day should be marked in Paris with a brief ceremony in attendance of members of the French government,” the French leader said. 

Whatever the challenges, Armenia can always count on France, Macron said.