UK parliamentarians urge government to recognize Armenian Genocide

Parliamentarians from all political parties and both Houses of the UK Parliament gathered at the Cenotaph in London to pay tribute and commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian National Committee of the United Kingdom (ANC-UK) reports.

The parliamentarians also urged the UK Government to recognize the Armenian Genocide.

The ceremony opened with a speech by Andre Vartanian, representing the ANC-UK. Jessica Morden MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Armenia, delivered a moving address. Following the speeches, wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph.

The ceremony was attended by Members of Parliament and representatives from the House of Lords.

After the event, Andre Vartanian and Garen Arevian presented a letter to the UK Prime Minister, urging formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide.