The Efforts of Armenian Apostolic Church in Iran for the Recognition of the Armenian Genocide

• 01.16.2015, 17:59
•  Region,  World,  Armenia,  Diaspora

Tehran Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the context of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide opened an exhibition on the subject of "Armenian Genocide: Front Page Coverage in the World Press". The exhibition also included a presentation of the eponymous book. The author of the book Hayk Demoyan, who is the director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute in Yerevan, also participated in the event. The exhibition included 60 images that reflect the real picture of the Turkish crime against humanity and civilization. The exhibition was in the focus of world press; about the event informs the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute press office.

In his speech Hayk Demoyan noted: "The importance of the book and the exhibition lies in the fact that we can simply show: without any additional commentary", and added: "Our strategy should target the 3 main auditoriums: first the international audience; while speaking about the memory or history of any nation we should touch upon the topic of the Genocide. The second audience is the Turkish one, and the third - the Armenian. In case of latter we   aim at educating competitive, psychologically and mentally strong generation in Diaspora, Artsakh and Armenia".

It should be mentioned that the Islamic Republic of Iran officially recognized the independence of Armenia on the 25th of December, 1991. A declaration on establishing diplomatic relations between Armenia and Iran was signed in Tehran on the 9th of February, 1992. The opening ceremony of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran took place in Yerevan, in April 1992. In December, 1992, the embassy of the Republic of Armenia was opened in Tehran. After the independence Armenia gradually began to establish close, friendly relations with Iran in all spheres. Effective cooperation was promoted in the fields of energy, sport, nature protection, healthcare, agriculture, education, science, culture as well as in the inter-provincial relations. Armenia’s southern border with Iran is a real "lifeline" for the country.

The Armenians are one the most privileged of all non-Muslim communities in Iran today.  They have schools for their children and their own churches. There are two seats reserved for the Armenians at the Iranian Parliament. It is expected that our connection with Iran will be strengthened after Iran signs an agreement on its nuclear program with the international community.