As for the position of Armenia concerning the independence of Kosovo , Sargsyan stated that " Armenia 's possible recognition of Kosovo 's independence will not strain the Armenian-Russian relations " but also noted that the " Kosovo recognition issue needs serious discussion ... Armenia has always been an adherent to the right of nations to self-determination and in this aspect we welcome Kosovo 's independence . " Having been elected as a president for his first term in 2008 , Sargsyan pledged to continue Armenia 's policy towards Turkey , to normalize relations without any preconditions while continuing to strive for international recognition of the 1915 Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Serzh Sargsyan