US Senator Edward Kennedy has been a friend of Armenian people and made an inestimable contribution to Armenia-related initiatives, such as Genocide recognition issue, struggle for Artsakh liberation, humanitarian assistance to earthquake and war victims, RA President Serzh Sargsyan said in connection with US Senator's decease.

According to Serzh Sargsyan, Armenian people will remember Edward Kennedy as a friend, champion of liberty and justice. ''I express my deepest condolences to Kennedy's family, US Administration and American people,'' RA President emphasized.