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Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slammed a move by the US House of Representatives on Tuesday to vote in favor of a resolution recognizing the 1915 Armenian Genocide, saying the decision was “null and void”.

The House voted 405 to 11 in favor of a resolution recognizing the mass killings of Armenians a century ago as a genocide.

In a tweet, Cavusoglu said Turkey had thwarted a “big game” with its offensive into northeastern Syria and that the move by the House was aimed at taking revenge for the operation, Reuters reported.

“Those whose projects were frustrated turn to antiquated resolutions. Circles believing that they will take revenge this way are mistaken. This shameful decision of those exploiting history in politics is null&void for our Government and people,” Cavusoglu said on Twitter.

Ruined big game
w/#OperationPeaceSpring. Those whose projects were frustrated turn to antiquated resolutions.Circles believing that they will take revenge this way are mistaken.This shameful decision of those exploiting history in politics is null&void for our Government&people.

— Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu (@MevlutCavusoglu) October 29, 2019