Lebanon’s President honors Armenian Genocide victims on 111th anniversary

Public Radio of Armenia
April 24 2026

On the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun said, “We remember with deep sorrow the victims of this humanitarian tragedy and reflect on the meanings of resilience and adherence to identity.”

He noted that Lebanon served as a safe haven for Armenians, who found in it a second homeland, contributing to its development and becoming an integral part of its national fabric and rich diversity.

He added that commemorating this anniversary is an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of preserving collective memory, promoting the values of justice and human dignity, and working toward a future based on peace and mutual respect among peoples.

“We salute the Armenian people and reaffirm Lebanon’s commitment to its message as a land of freedom and diversity, and its belief that preserving memory is a fundamental pillar in preventing the recurrence of tragedies,” he said.

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“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS

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