On the occasion of the Armenian Genocide centennial, the parliament of the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on Tuesday, May 12 adopted a joint resolution condemning the genocide.

In the Rhineland-Palatinate capital city of Mainz, all parliamentary groups used the term Genocide to describe what occurred in the Ottoman Empire in 1915, Public Radio of Armenia reports, citing Die Welt.

“Our common goal must be to contribute to reconciliation, understanding and awareness,” the speakers said.

“This is not solely about remembering the victims, but also the need to look ahead. Our joint objective is to achieve reconciliation, mutual understanding, and recognition. That is why we support the development of Armenian-Turkish relations.”

The parliamentary groups call on the Rhineland-Palatinate state government to promote initiatives and projects to address the events of 1915-16 and the German co-responsibility.

The resolution calls to remember the Armenian Genocide that occurred 100 years ago. The [Rhineland-Palatinate] parliament groups condemn the Ottoman Empire’s actions that led to the extermination of 1.5 million Armenians.