YEREVAN. - The history of the Armenian and Greek nations is written with blood and is full of victims. Minister of National Defense of Greece, Panagiotis Kammenos, said the aforementioned at a joint briefing with the Minister of Defense of Armenia, Seyran Ohanyan.

According to the Greek Minister, many joint events were held in the year marking the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and Pontic Greeks. “The people who forget their history, die,” he said.

In the words of Mr Panagiotis Kammenos, Turkey’s Armed Forces continue violating the sea borders and airspace of Greece; occupation of part of Cyprus is continuing. “But the Armed Forces of Greece are in excellent condition; the cooperation with NATO and Russia is developing,” he said.   

Continuing the topic of the Armenian Genocide, the Minister noted that the story of David and Goliath teaches that the winner is not always the one who is larger and physically stronger. “The one, on whose side the truth is, is stronger,” Mr Panagiotis Kammenos said.  

He also reminded that many parliaments have acknowledged the Genocide despite the resisting powerful Turkish lobby. “Armenia and Greece survived a Genocide, fought a strong adversary. When the truth is on your side, you are stronger,” the Minister said.