President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian assessed the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by U.S. President Joe Biden a courageous and inspiring step. As the Facebook page of the President's administration informed, the statement reads as follow:
''Thank you, President Biden. Recognizing the Armenian genocide is a courageous and inspiring act. It’s Important for Armenian nation and for all those who seek justice worldwide. It opens new prospects for US-Armenian relations. It also makes this world a better place!
The process of international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide will contribute to the prevention of genocide as a crime against humanity and elimination of impunity around the world.''