Armenian Genocide commemorated in Great Britain

The unveiling ceremony of a plaque commemorating Armenian Genocide victims took place in Gwynedd, an area in north-west Wales, on Thursday, the press service of Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports.

Chairman of the Gwynedd County Council Dewi Owen made a welcoming speech at the ceremony. Armenian Ambassador to Great Britain Armen Sargsyan’s message was read out as well.

In 2004, the Gwynedd County Council unanimously recognized the Armenian Genocide. Due to the local Armenian community’s efforts, an agreement on a plaque commemorating Armenian Genocide victims was reached.

The same day, a Spring Remembrance Concert was performed at the Purcell Room, part of the Southbank Centre, one of central London's leading cultural complexes.