Arsenal midfielder and Armenian national team captain Henrikh Mkhitaryan praised his nation for showing to the world a great model of soft power.
The star player also payed tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide and showed his gratitude to all the countries that have recognized the first mass crime of XXth Century.
“Yesterday Armenians showed to the world a great model of soft power and today they are demonstrating unity in remembering victims of the first Genocide of XXth Century - the Armenian Genocide. It is time to internationally recognize this crime against humanity and to empower modern society’s commitment to prevent repetition of such atrocities. Our gratitude to dozen of countries that have recognized the Armenian Genocide,”Mkhitaryan added.