YEREVAN, 17 APRIL, ARMENPRESS. Yerevan will aspire to achieve international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire since it is a matter of Armenia’s national security. That’s what Armenia’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation Oleg Yesayan said during an April 17 press conference, “Armenpress” reports.

 “Since modern-day Turkey still hasn’t recognized the Armenian Genocide, being the legal successor of the Ottoman Empire, it is directly responsible for the crime. We will aspire to achieve international recognition because it is a matter of Armenia’s national security. After all, by becoming victims of genocide, it seems as though we have taken responsibility for the future generations, and not only our nation. It is our duty to become the frontrunners in that struggle,” the Ambassador said in his speech at the forum devoted to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire.