This year Armenia and Armenians all over the globe will mark centennial anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The commemorations have four main directions, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said in an interview with the International Affairs magazine of Russia.

First of all Armenians will honor Genocide victims, and the Armenian church will canonize the victims. Secondly, Armenians will express their gratitude to those who stretched pout a helping hand to the Armenian people. Thirdly, it is important to step up efforts aimed at prevention of new genocides and crimes against humanity. And the fourth important direction is revival: the Armenian nation managed to survive genocide and revive.

The Minister emphasized that Armenia, together with international community, will mark the Armenian Genocide Centennial with “Never Again” motto, adding that the Armenian Genocide is obviously the gravest international crime.

Minister Nalbandian highlighted Armenia's contribution to the efforts into prevention of similar crimes. As an example he cited the draft resolution on genocide prevention that was initiated by Armenia at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Armenians all over the world are united in the opinion that the genocide must be condemned by the international community – by all who consider themselves part of the civilized world and share human values, he said.

Speaking about Armenian president's invitation to Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Yerevan on April 24, Nalbandian said: “Unfortunately, our invitation remained unanswered, becoming another missed opportunity for Turkey's leadership.”