Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday issued a statement commemorating the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide. The statement was published on the official website of the premier of Canada.

“Today, we join Armenian communities in Canada and around the world in commemorating Armenian Genocide Memorial Day, also known as Medz Yeghern. We honour the victims and all those who endured unimaginable suffering during this dark chapter in history,” the Canadian premier stated.

He recalled that in 2006, Canada officially recognized the Armenian Genocide.

“With recognition comes the promise that we will never forget the persecution, violence, and atrocities committed against the Armenian people,” Carney noted.

He added that in Canada, April marks Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month—a time to reflect on the consequences of ignorance and complicity.

“The responsibility to confront hate belongs to all of us, and that responsibility begins with remembrance. Through remembrance, we commit to vigilance – so that these atrocities are never repeated,” the Canadian prime minister concluded.