ArmInfo.President of the United States Donald Trump made a statement in connection with the Day of Armenian Genocide victims commemoration, in which once again avoided using the term "genocide".
According to the White House press service message quoted by the RIA Novosti news agency, the American leader noted that the US welcomes the efforts of Turkey and Armenia in recognizing the "painful history".
"Today we remember and honor the memory of those who suffered as a result of the Armenian Massacres , one of the most horrible crimes of the 20th century, I join the Armenian community in America and around the world, mourning the deaths of innocent people!"Trump said .
The US President noted that "while reflecting on this gloomy chapter in the history of mankind, we also recognize the steadfastness of the Armenian people." "We must remember the atrocities committed to prevent their recurrence, and we welcome the efforts of the Turks and Armenians in recognizing and taking into account the painful history, which is an important step towards creating the basis for a more just and tolerant future," Trump said.