The adoption of the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial in France is a "great shame", Turkish ex-President Suleyman Demirel said. "This is France's erroneous opinion about Turkey and Turkish nation. I sharply condemn this bill and do not believe that it will be approved by the Senate and signed by the President. France will not wish to offend an important friend like Turkey but the decision by the French parliament deserves reproach. We were offended," he said adding that the "issue demanded reaction." "This is an international issue and Turkey has expressed its position. Our country is unanimous. Our citizens protested against the French parliament's decision. Our people will never forget it," he said, reports APA news agency.