FRENCH SENATORS PREPARED A RESOLUTION ON RECOGNITION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN 1915October 31, 2000 - 16:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 31.10.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. Some 15 French senators from the Republican Unity Party (RPR) have prepared a resolution that would recognize the Armenian genocide, Turkish NTV company informs.If the resolution is pushed through the French Senate on November 7 with priority, then the Parliament will consider the measure. This year the resolution states that "France officially recognizes a genocide having taken place against Armenians in 1915." Past statements on the genocide have not included reference to a specific year. The resolution's main backer, RPR Secretary-General Adrien Gouteyron, said the resolution is not intended to give the French Parliament the authority to write history, but to accurately define past atrocities. In addition to RPR senators, it is said the measure also has the backing of socialist and communists. The Armenian Genocide resolution which was accepted by the French Parliament in 1998 and sent to a vote in the Senate had caused a diplomatic row in relations between Turkey and France. Turkey managed to have the resolution shelved, warning that relations between the two countries could be damaged. --0-- Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers. Cumulative deposit on flexible terms: Byblos Bank Armenia's new offer Once the deposit is fixed, it can be topped up at any time, and interest will be accrued quarterly. BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia. |