Cultural Genocide international conference was organized in Yerevan in commemoration of Armenian Genocide 95th anniversary.

The event was sponsored by Armenian Diaspora Ministry, National Academy of Sciences and Armenian Genocide Museum.

“For 95 years, Armenian nation has been struggling for the recognition of Genocide. Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire was followed by a cultural one – extermination of Armenian cultural heritage in Julfa. We condemn the atrocities and urge for the punishment of perpetrators,” Armenian Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan emphasized, opening the conference.

She called on Armenia and Diaspora forces to unite in developing a program aimed at restoration of Armenian nation's rights.

YSU rector Aram Simonyan, in turn, stated that architectural monuments genocide continues to this day. “Today, cultural genocide can also be perceived in Turkey and Azerbaijan's appropriation of Armenian culture. We must create a unified package of programs to struggle against this occurrence,” he stressed, expressing readiness on behalf of the university to help state structures undertake measures in this direction.