YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS.  President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent a condolence letter to the family of humanist, scientist, Nobel laureate and a great friend of Armenia Elie Wiesel over the latter’s demise. The Armenian President extended condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of Elie Wiesel, wishing them tenacity and spiritual strength, “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of Armenian President’s Office.

“Being a Holocaust survivor, he devoted his entire life to the struggle against injustice and intolerance and indifference. We highly appreciate Elie Wiesel’s commitment to speak out about genocides committed in the past and to shape a future free of terrible crimes, remaining faithful to “Never again” slogan.  His consistent efforts aimed at the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide can never be abjured. I am convinced that Elie Wiesel’s calls for justice will be eternalized, causing a resonance in the resolutions recognizing and condemning the Armenian Genocide as the minimal measure for preventing future genocides.

We were also greatly honored that Elie Wiesel became Aurora Prize Selection Committee co-chair, adequately praising the contemporary heroes who help people making exceptional efforts. This was another step aimed at eliminating indifference. The Republic of Armenia will remain as one of the forerunners in the international fight against the crime of genocides with this and other initiatives.

I often quote his wise words during my speeches. The heritage he left is the achievement of the entire mankind which we must cherish and be guided by during our future activities. His life served as an example for “the better” for the humanity. Elie Wiesel’s contribution is universal in the same way as his loss is universal.

His name that has become so beloved for us will eternally remain in the list of the friends of Armenia and the Armenian people”, reads the condolence letter of President Sargsyan.