YEREVAN. – The city council of L’Aquila, Italy, has recognized the Armenian Genocide.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenian informed Armenian News-NEWS.am that, in letters addressed to the Embassy of Armenia in Italy and the Union of Armenians of Italy, L’Aquila Mayor Massimo Cialente informed that, on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, the L’Aquila City Council recognizes the Armenian Genocide and expresses its solidarity with the Armenian people, for the confirmation of historical truth and protection of human rights.