YEREVAN. – U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern said Barack Obama will make a very strong statement on the Armenian Genocide anniversary on April 24.

On Monday Ambassador Heffern participated in the opening of temporary exposition entitled “FIRST WORLD WAR: allies, images, massacres” at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute.
 
He said President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry are well aware of the 1915 events. The diplomat said the president's statement will be very strong and will recognize the fact of annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians. However, Ambassador noted that he cannot say exactly what words will president use.

The United States have not recognized the Armenian Genocide yet.