U.S. recognition of Armenian Genocide more likely under new administration

PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the United States is more likely under the new administration, an Armenian expert said.



"Obama and Biden used to sponsor pro-Armenian measures in Congress. So, President-elect Obama's pledge to recognize the Armenian Genocide is normal, although it's hard to say anything for sure," director of Caucasus Institute, Prof. Ruben Safrastyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter



A Turkish Foreign Ministry official said on condition of anonymity that the U.S. may recognize the Armenian Genocide early next year.



"Both Obama and Biden promised their Armenian voters to press for recognition. There could be attempts early next year," the official said, adding, "But we have already launched preventive measures. In our early contacts with Obama and Biden's advisers, we were clear about the sensitivity of the issue."