Overall, as many as 26 members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) already signed the document on the recognition of Armenian Genocide, NEWS.am correspondent reports from Strasburg.
According to the statement, the recognition of Armenian Genocide will assist the honoring of human dignity and prevention of crimes against humanity. Referring to the recognition of genocide by different countries, the Assembly members urge to take the necessary steps for the recognition of Armenian Genocide, perpetrated in Ottoman Empire in 1915. These moves contribute to the recognition of Genocide by Turkey, as well as furthering Armenia-Turkey normalization process and establishment of peace in the region, the statement says.
In the beginning of April 29 PACE plenary session, French deputy Jean-Claude Mignon read out a statement, denouncing Armenian Genocide. The day before, Armenian delegation to PACE introduced the draft.