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“With this step, Germany reaffirmed its commitment to democratic values and human rights,” said Vice President of the Armenian National Assembly, Eduard Sharmazanov told Bundestag VP, Edelgard Bulmahn during a telephone conversation.

He highly appreciated the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Bundestag. Sharmazanov is sure that the resolution adopted by the German Bundestag will pave the way for international recognition and condemnation of genocides.

“I am convinced that through recognizing and condemning the gravest crimes, which occurred 100 years ago, it will be possible to prevent further implementation of genocides against humanity,” Sharmazanov said.

According to public relations department of the National Assembly, the Bundestag Vice President noted that the resolution called things by their proper names. Edelgard Bulmahn underlined the importance of facing the history, revealing the facts and thus overcoming the problems.