YEREVAN. - Armenia’s FM Edward Nalbandian issued a statement regarding the acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide by the Federal Senate of Brazil.

The statement reads:

“The irrevocable process of the international recognition of the Armenian Genocide is in the process.

Armenia welcomes the adoption of the resolution on the acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide by the Federal Senate of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

By the adoption of this resolution, Brazil made a significant contribution to the efforts of the international community in preventing genocides and crimes against humanity.”  

The Federal Senate of Brazil unanimously adopted a resolution officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide on Wednesday.