A German lawmaker representing the Christian Democratic Union in Bundestag says he expects a positive decision by the country’s chief lawmaking body on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

Speaking at a meeting with students and professors of the Yerevan State University, Albert Weiler noted that the draft resolution acknowledging tragedy as a crime of genocide will be on the parliament’s agenda on June 2.

“Yes, the Genocide recognition resolution will be put to vote at the Bundestag’s plenary session on June 2, and I believe we will secure a majority of votes to achieve its approval,” he noted.

Mr Weiler added that different political factions in the German Bundestag are now negotiating the measure.

“The word ��?genocide’ will be enshrined in the resolution, which will address also the the German Empire’s responsibility issue. Also, there is a separate clause calling for Germany’s support to the normalization of ties between Armenia and Turkey,” he said, when asked to comment on the Turkish ambassador’s earlier call for avoiding the use of the word in the document.

Asked whether the Turkish influence gives way to any pressure in Germany, Mr Weiler admitted that the country has already reacted to their efforts.

“It is, notable, however, that both the coalition parties, i.e. – the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union, and the opposition Green Party, announced on their leaders’ level that they will do that on April 2. So the resolution’s adoption is important for me too,” he added.