Former U.S. presidential candidate John McCain stated that he believes the Genocide was perpetrated, Turkish NTV TV channel reports referring to Voice of America radio station.

According to him, the statements about Genocide are supported by the facts. “I believe that Genocide was perpetrated against Armenians. There are number of facts proving that. Armenian and Turkish people as well as the states cannot forget about what had happened. Meanwhile, the sides make conciliatory gestures for the first time, that can be welcomed,” McCain said.