15.04.2025


On April 15, a delegation led by the Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania, Vladislav Kondratovič, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial, accompanied by Armenia’s Deputy Minister of the Interior Armen Mkrtchyan and Lithuania’s Ambassador to Armenia, Andrius Pulokas.

The guests were welcomed by Lusine Abrahamyan, Deputy Director for Museum Affairs at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI). She guided the delegation through the memorial complex, providing an overview of its history and significance. Ms. Abrahamyan also spoke about the three khachkars (cross-stones) erected in memory of Armenians massacred during pogroms organized by the Azerbaijani authorities in Sumgait, Kirovabad (Gandzak), and Baku at the end of the 20th century. She also noted the graves of five freedom fighters buried near the Memorial Wall during the Artsakh liberation struggle, highlighting the historical parallels with the Armenian Genocide.

Minister Vladislav Kondratovič laid a wreath at the memorial dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The delegation then placed flowers at the Eternal Flame and observed a moment of silence in honor of the innocent victims.

The guests also toured the Armenian Genocide Museum, where they were introduced to both the permanent and temporary exhibitions. Following the tour, Minister Kondratovič signed the AGMI Honorary Guest Book.

As a token of appreciation, Lusine Abrahamyan presented the distinguished guest with publications on the Armenian Genocide.