Ten years ago today French National Assembly recognized Armenian GenocideMay 29, 2008 - 16:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ten years ago, on May 29, 1998, the French National Assembly adopted in first reading a bill recognizing the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. "France recognizes publicly the Armenian Genocide of 1915," says the bill signed by Laurent Fabius, President of French National Assembly. On November 7, 2000 a similar bill was passed by the French Senate. On October 12, 2006 the lower house of the French parliament adopted a bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial. The document envisages a year in prison and 45 thousand euro ($ 56,4 thousand) fine for denial of the first genocide of the 20th century. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |