Public Radio of Armenia
Siranush Ghazanchyan
September 24, 2024
US Vice President Kamala Harris has sent best wishes to the Armenian American community on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day.
“While we celebrate, we must also never forget the Armenian Genocide, when an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were deported, massacred, and marched to their deaths. It is a tragedy that continues to shape the identity of the Armenian people. The Armenian American community’s resilience remains a source of inspiration in our collective American story,” Harris said.
“I remain committed to a lasting peace between Armenia and its neighbors that respects sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity,” the Vice-President noted.
She emphasized that the right for Armenians displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh to return safely to their homes is vital to restoring dignity to the Armenian people and stability to the region.