NEW YORK - The approaching 100th anniversary must become a breaking point in terms of international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide, said the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the solemn reception organized by Armenian Embassy in the U.S., Permanent Mission of Armenian to the UN, and Armenian-American organizations.

“I know how difficult it was for our Diaspora compatriots to understand and accept out initiative on establishing normal relations with Turkey. It was not a coincidence that in this regard President of Armenia made the first pan-Armenian tour in the history of independent Armenia. I did my best to personally listen to our compatriots and present our approaches. I shared and understood the concern and criticism expressed by the Diaspora. However, I also believe that regardless of results, Armenia-Turkey regognition process has been initiated timely. From the international community point of view, we now have different, stronger Armenia, stronger Diaspora and stronger Armenia-Diaspora ties,” said the President.