Baku Afraid of Changes on French Political Arena
Ségolène Royal's ascent can deal a painful blow to France's interests in the South Caucasus. The matter is that Ms Royal was one of the initiators and authors of the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial adopted by the French National Assembly October 12, 2006, reports Echo Baku-based newspaper.
The author of the article reminds that 'France has already paid a high price for this decision'. After accusing France of restricting the liberty of conscience Turkey proceeded to consistent curtailment of cooperation with France in many sectors, including the military one. In 2001 with the adoption of the law recognizing the Armenian Genocide France deprived itself of contracts on delivery of tanks, rockets and other military equipment. The history repeats," the article says. Baku also thinks that since 2001 the French right-wing and left-wing forces have demonstrated unity as regards the Armenian-Turkish issues.
The author of the article reminds that 'France has already paid a high price for this decision'. After accusing France of restricting the liberty of conscience Turkey proceeded to consistent curtailment of cooperation with France in many sectors, including the military one. In 2001 with the adoption of the law recognizing the Armenian Genocide France deprived itself of contracts on delivery of tanks, rockets and other military equipment. The history repeats," the article says. Baku also thinks that since 2001 the French right-wing and left-wing forces have demonstrated unity as regards the Armenian-Turkish issues.
