Ministe Oskanian congratulated Mr. Tankian on the band's success and thanked him for the band's efforts to call attention to Armenia and Armenian issues. The Minister said that Mr. Tankian's and System's work toward Genocide recognition is particularly valuable. He also stressed that their work serves as an example to others, and that their work means they are 'ambassadors' for Armenia and Armenians.

Mr.Tankian inquired about current political and economic development matters and pledged to continue to work in the same direction.