YEREVAN. – Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial continues at the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex (PHOTOS).

Thousands of visitors will honor memory of the victims starting from 1p.m when the official ceremony ends.

The events are attended by the presidents of Russia, France, Serbia and Cyprus as well as delegations from 60 states. The religious leaders, representatives of diplomatic missions, famous scholars and representatives of international organizations are in Yerevan.

The Armenian Genocide is recognized by many states. The first to acknowledge the fact was Uruguay in 1965. France recognized the Armenian Genocide in 2001. Genocide was recognized by Russia, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Lithuania, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon, Canada, Venezuela, Argentina, and 42 U.S. states. Armenian Genocide was recognized by the Vatican, the European Parliament, the World Council of Churches.