U.S. President Barack Obama's impending visit to Turkey weakens the possibility of Washington's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Hurriyet Daily News quoted diplomatic sources and analysts as saying.

The unexpected visit underscores Turkey's growing importance in Obama's new Middle East strategies, analysts suggest.

Turkey, in return, should move soon to boost relations with Armenia, including taking steps to set up diplomatic relations and open the land border, they say.

"In this case, Obama will say it's not right time to get involved in the genocide issue because Turkey and Armenia are close to reconciliation," a Turkish expert supposes.

During his election campaign last year, Obama said that, as President, he will recognize the Armenian Genocide.