On 20 May 2013, a resolution numbered H.RES.227, whose subject is summarized as the Armenian genocide truth and justice, was introduced in the US House of Representatives by four members of Parliament who support Armenian views in all areas.

The US President issued his “Armenian Remembrance Day” declaration on April 24 and as expected, did not use the word genocide. However, just as in the previous years, by using “Meds Yeghern” (great tragedy), understood to be one of the Armenian words corresponding to genocide, he wanted to at least partially satisfy the Armenians.

As anticipated, Serge Sarkisian won the presidential election in Armenia by receiving 58% of the votes in the first round.

In a statement and an interview delivered recently, President Sarkisian has given great room for Armenia’s relations with Turkey and contrary to its predecessors, has brought the genocide allegations to the forefront. Sarkisian’s views on this issue could be summarized as follows:

When considering what kinds of developments could take place within Turkey-Armenia relations in 2013, the picture that emerges is not very positive.

No serious problem and significant development is expected to take place in Armenia in 2013 in the economic area.

The developments that could take place in 2013 in Armenia, which has serious problems with its neighbors in the Southern Caucasus and when looking from this aspect, entails the most important obstacle to the creation of conditions for security and cooperation in the region, are tried to be summarized below.

Tomorrow Presidential elections and also House of Representatives and the Senate by-elections will be held in the US.