Italian Ivrea city council recognizes Armenian Genocide

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 14, ARMENPRESS. Ivrea City Council of Italy’s Piemonte Province unanimously recognized the Armenian Genocide during its October 12 session. As “Armenpress” was informed from the MFA Armenia Press Service, the statement mentions that by recognizing historical truth, the City Council expresses solidarity with the Armenian people and its efforts aimed at defending its unalienable rights.

The City Council hoped that the European Parliament will take measures to force EU membership candidate Turkey to officially recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide.