Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church has issued a statement regarding the US Senate passing a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide, and he welcomed that unique step on the road of Armenians’ collective struggle for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

Aram I underlined that they welcome with great joy this important achievement, which is the result of collective and unwavering work.

"On this joyous occasion, we laud the US Senate, with the expectation that, after the House of Representatives and the Senate, the President of the United States will also take a decisive step in this direction," reads, in particular, the statement by Aram I. "Glory and honor to the Armenian people devoted to the fight for their violated rights."

On December 12, the US Senate unanimously adopted Resolution 150 recognizing and condemning Armenian Genocide. Earlier, such a resolution was passed also by the US House of Representatives.