On May 30, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan presided over the first sitting of the state committee for coordination of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan also participated in it.

Mr. Sahakyan said the Genocide is one of the most tragic events in the Armenian history. He also stressed the importance of holding events dedicated to its 100th anniversary for Armenia, Artsakh, Diaspora and the international community.

Artsakh will assist in every possible way to proper organization of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, concluded Sahakyan.