November 23, 2011 - 18:19 AMT
Armenians, Jews discuss Armenian Genocide in Moscow

On November 22, Moscow hosted a meeting of Armenian and Jewish community members of Russia in the framework of the project Union of Armenians and Jews in Moscow .

Discussion on the Armenian Genocide was on the meeting agenda, Russian media report.

The meeting, held through organizational support of international Zionist movement Or Tsian, featured presentation of video and photo materials, discussion on the Genocide recognition by international community including Israel.

The participants noted that both Armenia and Israel will benefit from strengthening of bilateral ties.

During the meeting a statement was made that Or Tsian officially recognizes the Armenian Genocide and plans to attend all events in commemoration of the Genocide victims.