Trump to address message on anniversary of Armenian Genocide: US Embassy in Armenia

Ra＀k Mansour – the US Embassy Charge d ’Affaires in Armenia, paid tribute to the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims in the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial on April 24.

“I am honored to be here today. I know how important this day is for Armenia and the Armenians worldwide. Today on behalf of the US government and people I am here to pay tribute to the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who were killed in 1915,” Rafik Mansour told reporters.

He also informed that today the US President Donald Trump will address a message on the occasion of this day. Asked whether President Trump will use the word Genocide, Rafik Mansour said he cannot answer that question.

“The US for years has acknowledged that 1.5 million Armenians were killed in the atrocity of the 20th century. Today we pay tribute to the unbreakable spirit of Armenians who started a new life also in the US, had a great contribution in our country’s life, by keeping alive the memories related with the Fatherland,” Mansour said