"We appreciate the efforts by the United States government to promote regional cooperation in South Caucasus, as it will increase the prosperity and development in the entire region", Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Tatul Margarian stated. In his words, the United States remains engaged with our neighbor Turkey by continuously urging that country to contribute positively to the development of South Caucasus by lifting the blockade on and normalizing its relations with Armenia. "Nevertheless, the continued denial by Turkey of not only the past but also the current realities, and, first of all, its refusal to establish normal relations with and its blockade of Armenia leaves with no choice but to pursue the resolution of all bilateral problems within the international framework. In this context, in addition to European countries, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the United States will make the message even stronger and more unanimous that Turkey has to face its history. It has the potential to contribute to stimulating the Turkish society to discuss this issue in a vigorous and democratic manner", he said, Armenpress news agency reports.