PRAGUE, Czech Republic (ArmRadio)—The parliament of the Czech Republic on Tuesday passed a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The resolution passed with 104 votes.
The Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic has approved a resolution, condemning the genocide of Armenians and other religious and national minorities in the Ottoman Empire during the First World War.
The resolution was proposed by MEP Robin Bönisch from the CSSD. “I think it was the Czech Republic’s debt to formally recognize the genocide. And because yesterday it was the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian genocide, I think it was very symbolic to recognize the genocide of the Armenians today,” Bönisch said.
President Milos Zeman also called the killing of Armenians genocide. On the occasion of the anniversary, the President sent a letter to Barsega Pilavchian, the spiritual leader of the Armenian community in the Czech Republic.
“I agree that history is not meant to be interpreted by politicians. At the same time, however, I believe that the events that cost 1.5 million innocent people represent a tragic chapter in the history of not only the Armenian nation but also of the entire civilized world,” Zeman wrote in a letter published on Tuesday.
well done czech republic!
a very courageous step.
Thank you Czech Republic! Your stance will not be forgotten.
Fantastic Czechia!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank You.
razmik Good on you czech goverment
And a well done from me too Czech Republic. Thanks and God Bless you all.
I don’t understand what’s the point of recognizing or not recognizing a historical event by politicians.
Main reason is Israeli government, who are politically motivated by Turkic world, in order to sale more destructive weaponry!
On behalf of all Armenians and I as a descendent of the Armenian Genocide I thank you and your great nation for standing up for the JUSTICE and the RIGHT of humanity. I thank Mr. Zeman the Honourable president of Czech Republic and Mr Robin Bonisch for making this event happen and pass the Armenian Genocide bill in the Czech Republic’s Parliament and acknowledging the first Genocide of the 20th century and condemning all Genocides of the word starting from Armenia to Darfour.
We all stand together for the innocent victims who fell for their faith, colour and race.