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US President Obama describes 1915 incidents as "great tragedy"
In his message, Obama used the Armenian expression "Meds Yeghern", meaning "great tragedy" in Turkish, while describing the incidents of 1915, just like he did in a similar statement last year.
Obama said what happened in 1915 was "one of the worst atrocities" of the 20th century.
Pointing to the importance of drawing lessons from history, Obama said he had consistently stated his opinion regarding the incidents of 1915, adding his view on the matter had not changed.
"It is in all of our interest to see the achievement a full, frank and just acknowledgement of the facts," the U.S. President said.
Obama also said that the memory of the incidents should be kept alive in order not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Praising the Turks who saved Armenians in 1915, Obama said he was encouraged by the dialogue between Turks and Armenians, as well as within Turkey itself, regarding such painful history.
"Together, the Turkish and Armenian people will be stronger as they acknowledge their common history and recognize their common humanity," the president added.
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