Law penalizing racist statements enacted in France since 2008, Justice Minister saysMay 5, 2011 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Minister of Justice Michel Mercier said they remember all provisions of the criminal legislation, which can be implemented. A circular will be sent to all prosecutors this week, it will envisage a punishment for insulting members of the Armenian community, Mercier said after a French Senate sitting. The French Senate on May 4 did not consider the resolution that if passed would criminalize the denial of the Armenian Genocide in France. With a vote 196 to 74, the senate blocked a formal debate on the issue. Mercier also noted that a law penalizing racist statements has been enacted in France since 2008. “Provisions of the law were discussed during a meeting between representatives of the Armenian community with President Sarkozy. The government will not stay aside – the Armenian Genocide is a recognized fact for us,” AFP quoted Mercier as saying. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |