Armenian Genocide Not Only Historical Fact, but Also Legal NotionMay 23, 2006 - 15:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - History is not the historian's manor. The Armenian Genocide is not only a historical fact but also a legal notion that is defined in the French Criminal Code," Patrick Devedjian, an MP representing the Union for Popular Movement and Adviser of Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy, told Le Figaro. In his words, the parliament is entitled to deal with legal issues. "Nevertheless, I stand for free historic debates. The issue that we discuss today is the shameful Turkish denialism in France. The legislative power's interference is necessary to avoid clashes between communities," he remarked.The foreign minister was the government's representative and he explained that "Turkey should not be distressed by adopting this bill", Devedjian underscored. "I am astonished over his arguments on trade relations, which is not only immoral but also wrong. Should I say that around 1.5 million people fell victim to the Armenian Genocide? Besides, the market economy is not subject to Ankara's orders. In 2001 the French Parliament adopted a law, recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Turkey threatened with sanctions. But the next year our export to Turkey rose by 32 percent," Devedjian said, the Azg newspaper writes. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |