Modern relations Armenia–Cyprus relations

1 modern relations

1.1 post armenian independence

1.1.1 nagorno-karabakh war
1.1.2 armenian genocide recognition
1.1.3 armenian genocide memorials

modern relations
post armenian independence
nagorno-karabakh war


demonstration on nagorno-karabakh in cyprus in 1993

inter ethnic fighting between armenia , neighbouring azerbaijan broke out shortly after parliament of nagorno-karabakh, autonomous oblast in azerbaijan, voted unify region armenia on february 20, 1988. armenian demand unify karabakh armenia, proliferated in late 1980s, began in relatively peaceful manner; however, soviet union s disintegration neared, dispute gradually grew violent conflict between ethnic groups in nagorno-karabakh, resulting in ethnic cleansing sides. joint declaration between cyprus , armenia in january 2011 mentions republic of cyprus expresses support constructive efforts of republic of armenia resolve nagorno-karabakh conflict within osce minsk group process through negotiations based on principles of united nations charter , helsinki final act , elements proposed presidents of osce minsk group co-chair countries, include, inter alia, determination of final status of nagorno-karabakh through legally binding expression of will. in return armenian president welcomed cyprus position member of eu balanced stance on karabakh issue, drawing attention determination of nagorno-karabakh’s final status in terms of legally binding free expression of will. .

armenian genocide recognition

armenian-cypriot women in front of armenian genocide monument @ acropolis park in nicosia in 1988

cyprus has been 1 of pioneering countries in recognising armenian genocide, when on 25 january 1965 foreign minister spyros kyprianou first raised issue general assembly of united nations. prior powerful speech, delegation comprising arf dashnaktsoutiun bureau members dr. papken papazian , berj missirlia, armenian national committee of cyprus members anania mahdessian , vartkes sinanian, handed him memorandum urging cyprus support in raising issue @ united nations.

cyprus first european country (and second world-wide, after uruguay) officially recognise armenian genocide. on 24 april 1975, after determined efforts , submission representative dr. antranik l. ashdjian, resolution 36 voted unanimously house of representatives. representative aram kalaydjian instrumental in passing unanimously through house of representatives 2 more resolutions regarding armenian genocide: resolution 74/29–04–1982, submitted foreign relations parliamentary committee, , resolution 103/19–04–1990, submitted parliamentary parties. resolution 103 declared 24 april national remembrance day of armenian genocide in cyprus.

armenian genocide monument in larnaca

since 1965, when cypriot government officials started participating in annual armenian genocide functions, cyprus political leaders keynote speakers in functions organised commemorate armenian genocide. during last years, there march starting centre of nicosia , ending @ sourp asdvadzadzin church in strovolos, commemorative event takes place in front of armenian genocide monument; other events may take place, such blood donations.

armenian genocide memorials

as second country in world recognize armenian genocide, cyprus has built 2 genocide memorials in respect victims. 1 of memorials located in nicosia, , other 1 located in larnaca