French political parties call on Turkey to recognize Armenian GenocideMay 26, 2009 - 16:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - All French political parties call on Turkey to recognize Armenian Genocide, independent journalist Jean Ekiyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent.Right-wing parties are against Turkey's EU process, but they promise privileged partnership in case the country provides solution to national minority's problems and the Armenian Issue. According Alexander Adler, historian, journalist and expert on Turkish issues, "Turkey cannot be considered exemplary democratic state unless it recognizes the Armenian Genocide." As shown by polls conducted by Sofres centre, 37% of French people are strongly against Turkey's EU process, and 28% find that the country should speed up its efforts towards EU membership; 25% of respondents did not give any answer. The polls were mainly conducted among young people. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. 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. |