The Federal Senate of Brazil unanimously passed a resolution officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide on Wednesday. The resolution was introduced by Aloysio Ferreira Filho, Chairman of the Committee on External Relations and National Defense, and Senator Jose Serra.  

As reported by Armenia’s MFA Press Service, the resolution reads: “The Federal Senate acknowledges the Genocide of the Armenian people, 100th anniversary of which was marked on April 24. It pays tribute to the memory of the Genocide victims and appreciates the contribution of the heirs of the Armenian refugees – thousands of Brazilian Armenians – to the economic, social and cultural life of the country, stressing that no genocide is to be forgotten so that they do not recur.”