«The number of countries that have properly acknowledged and denounced the Armenian Genocide increases annually. I hope the process of recognition of the Genocide by EU member states to continue this year; certain progress is expected before the end of the year,» Armenian Premier Andranik Margarian stated at the Memorial to Victims of the Armenian Genocide Victims. In his words, not only when Turkey acknowledges the Genocide, but also issues referring to the opening of the Armenian-Turkish border, beginning of talks with the Armenian leadership, establishment of diplomatic relations and development of economic cooperation are important to the Armenian party. «The acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide will promote solution of those tasks,» the Prime Minister added.