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Dendias: We honor the memory of the 353,000 victims of the Pontian Greek genocide

"Upholding historical truth is our highest national duty," says the Minister of National Defense

Newsroom May 19 12:33

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Nikos Dendias shared his message on the Day of Remembrance for the Pontian Greek Genocide.

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“We honor the memory of the 353,000 victims of the Genocide of the Pontian Greeks and the significant contribution of the Pontian community to the economic, intellectual, and social life of our country,” emphasized the Minister of National Defense in a post on X.

“Upholding historical truth is our highest national duty,” Mr. Dendias added.

Τιμάμε τη μνήμη των 353.000 θυμάτων της Γενοκτονίας των Ελλήνων του Πόντου και τη μεγάλη συμβολή των Ποντίων στην οικονομική, πνευματική & κοινωνική ζωή της χώρας. Η προάσπιση της ιστορικής αλήθειας αποτελεί ύψιστο εθνικό μας χρέος.#genocide #ponticgenocide pic.twitter.com/KxQ8Zip4h9

— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) May 19, 2025

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