The NKR authorities expressed readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and ensure security of the Mission members.

“In the years of 1915-1918, the Armenian people were under the grip of annihilation,” said the Rev. Dr. Krikor Youmshajekian.

The 40,000 figure was proposed by the European Commission following a shipwreck in the Mediterranean in April.

Using data collection and analysis technology, the initiative plans to expose how conflict is financed and profits laundered.

"I don't know how to interpret it at this point in time, except to take it at face value, that that's his policy," he said.

While some praised the new study, others pushed back, suggesting the new research will not quell 40 years of controversy.

The 25-year-old singer-actress revealed on her social media accounts that she's helming the August 30 ceremony.

"We are clearly a nuclear power and nuclear powers have their own interests," the North Korean statement said.

When the Holy Muron was blessed, His Holiness Karekin II’s message was read by a representative of Holy Etchmiadzin.