Monument to Armenian Genocide victims unveiled in Avignon
December 8, Armenian Ambassador to France Edward Nalbandian, Mayor of Avignon and French MP Marie-José Roig unveiled a monument to the Armenian Genocide victims set in Avignon, the RA MFA press office reported.
"With inauguration of such monuments, French people affirm their adherence to the ideas of humanism and solidarity with the Armenian nation. It's symbolic that this monument is dedicated to victims of all genocides and soldiers who died in the name of France," Amb. Nalbandian said.
French parliamentarians, officials of local self-government and heads of local Armenian unions also attended the solemn ceremony.
"With inauguration of such monuments, French people affirm their adherence to the ideas of humanism and solidarity with the Armenian nation. It's symbolic that this monument is dedicated to victims of all genocides and soldiers who died in the name of France," Amb. Nalbandian said.
French parliamentarians, officials of local self-government and heads of local Armenian unions also attended the solemn ceremony.
