Armenian Genocide issue became a standard of honesty and high morality in foreign policy, human rights protection and equity. The issue is directly related to both Genocide victims’ fates and those of the whole humanity, the Forum of Armenian Organizations of Moscow said in its statement.

“Condemnation of Armenian Genocide will help prevent similar atrocities in future. Early prevention of racial, religious and ethnic groups rights’ violation is the main way towards prevention of crimes against humanity. International community’s failure to adequately assess the first Genocide of 20th century led to further recurrence of similar atrocities.

It’s crucial that the Genocide should be recognized by Turkey itself; a civilized country cannot conceal pages of its history, no matter how shameful.

Turkey’s attitude causes strain in its relations with Armenia, preventing establishment of bilateral ties.

We express our solidarity with efforts aimed at condemnation and recognition of Armenian Genocide, as well as restoration of historic justice,” the statement concludes