CARTAGENA, Colombia (Public Radio of Armenia) — The Socialist International adopted a resolution on Armenian Genocide as a result of the 25th Congress held in the historic city of Cartagena, Colombia, hosted by its member party, the Colombian Liberal Party, under the main heading For a world in peace, with equality and solidarity. Delegates from member parties, affiliated and guest organizations from all continents of the world gathered together in the Cartagena Convention Centre for the Congress which was held from 2 to 4 March 2017.
The Resolution reads, in part, “After the last Socialist International Congress, the world marked the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide and witnessed a number of new countries, heads of states and international organizations officially recognizing this crime against all humanity.
“The 2014 December SI Council Meeting in Geneva, recognizing the continued worldwide progress on this human rights and genocide prevention issue, appropriately placed the Armenian Genocide on the agenda of its first Council in 2015, held one hundred years after the start of this atrocity.
“Consistent with both past decisions on this matter and the SI’s longstanding support for a just resolution of the Armenian Genocide, the SI XXV Congress reaffirms its readiness to work with our Armenian and Turkish member parties to facilitate a hearing or round-table discussion regarding the benefits of Turkey’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide for reconciliation between Armenians and Turks.”
