U.S. President Obama used “Meds Yeghern” Armenian term for the Genocide in his annual address to US Armenian community; although usage of the international term would be more desirable, Armenian Genocide museum trustee and chairman of the museum's building and operations committee, Van Krikorian stated.

Though disappointed with Obama's address, Mr. Krikorian said he understands the step. As he noted, US President's address will serve as a stimulus for U.S. Congress to pass the Armenian Genocide resolution.

''It's important that Turkey should recognize the Armenian Genocide, as the future of Armenian-Turkish relations depends on it,'' he emphasized.