Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades condemned the Armenian Genocide, reiterating his government’s support towards efforts to have the crime recognized by the international community, Sigma Live reports.

“On the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by the Neoturks, the Cypriot Government condemns the abhorrent crime which is a disgrace in the history of mankind,” Anastasiades said on Sunday, April 24.

“The Government expresses feelings of solidarity and sympathy towards the Armenian people, and, at the same time, supports the efforts for the recognition of the Genocide by the international community.”

On Saturday, House President Yiannakis Omirou addressed a gathering at Nicosia’s Armenian church condemning Turkey’s stance on the Genocide with their constant refusal to recognize it.

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