On August 16, Armenian government delayed conclusion on the bill condemning the Pontic genocide in the Ottoman Empire.

Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimyan noted that in February 1994, the Greek parliament passed a decision to declare May 19 as Pontic genocide remembrance day, with September 14 recognized as Asia Minor Greeks’ genocide commemoration day in 1998.

“The draft law condemns only Pontic genocide, which may bring about disagreements. Thus, Armenian government may draw its conclusion solely after the issue is clarified,” he said.