“We also honor this year the memory of thousands of Pontus Greeks who were uprooted by their homes, were exterminated and tortured,” the prime minister said, ” Kyriakos Mitsotakis In his post on Facebook, for her Her memory day Pontian genocide.
“This is a black page in world history, which violates the core of all value of humanity. It is our duty to keep our memory alive and fight for the recognition of historical truth, without forgetting the past, “he adds.
“The Pontians were hit, but they were not defeated. They kept their tradition and language, building their lives with pride and hard work again. They are thus enriching our society and Greek identity for over a century, ”he adds.
“Their heritage is now living in every corner of the country and in every new generation that bears the weight and dignity of Pontian origin. We are always on their side. On the side of truth and justice, “he concludes.
We also honor the memory of thousands of Greeks of Pontus this year who were uprooted by their homes, exterminated and …
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