/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian Council of America congratulated President Barack Obama on his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States and Joseph Biden as Vice-President.

Today marks a momentous period in American history and the Armenian-American community is looking forward to working with the new Administration. As Senators, both Obama and Biden have demonstrated their support on issues of concern to the Armenian-American community, ACA said in a statement obtained by PanARMENIAN.Net.

Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for a strong “U.S.-Armenia relationship that advances our common security and strengthens Armenian democracy”. He is also in favor of “promoting Armenian security by seeking an end to the Turkish and Azerbaijani blockades, and by working for a lasting and durable settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict that is agreeable to all parties, and based upon America’s founding commitment to the principles of democracy and self determination.”

In his over 30 years of public service, Joseph Biden has been a strong and steadfast supporter of the Armenian community. As Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Biden was a co-sponsor of the Armeniaн Genocide Resolution, and authored the Hrant Dink Resolution calling for the repeal of Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code that punishes discussion of the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Council of America endorsed the Obama-Biden ticket. “The Armenian-American community congratulates our friends and supporters President Obama and Vice-President Biden”, said Armenian Council of America Chairman Vasken Khodanian.

“The Obama message of change and hope has resonated around the world. We seek to foster a deeper and stronger relationship with the Obama Administration in a pursuing a new era and vision both here in the United States and in Armenia.”

The Armenian Council of America is a grassroots organization dedicated to work with all political leaders, offering Armenian related news, analysis and resources for policymakers, media, students and activists, advocating issues important to Armenian Americans. The Armenian Council of America aims to strengthen U.S. - Armenia and U.S. - Nagorno Karabakh ties, the development of programs promoting sustainable economic growth and good governance in Armenia, while promoting the values and responsibilities of global citizenship.