The expected vote on recognizing the Armenian Genocide was not on the Knesset’s agenda for this week as of May 28.

"Se will support any initiative aimed at pushing the process forward and reaching peace and stability,” Jean-Yves Le Drian said.

Many compare Armenians to Jews – both proud venerable peoples bonded to ancient homelands surrounded by hostile neighbors, the article says.

English singer and composer Elton John who is currently in Armenia, has made an Instagram post about the love he felt in the country.

Armenia and the United States enjoy a close cooperation and high-level inter-state relations, Armen Sarkissian said.

"Despite the fact that the First Republic existed a short period of time, its role in the life of our people is significant," Sahakyan said.

The US-backed forces managed to capture Baghouz Tahtani, which cutoff the Islamic State terrorists from another Iraqi border-crossing.

In 1918, the Armenian troops managed to stop the Turkish invasion of Transcaucasia and save Armenia from complete destruction.