Turkish FM deems Genocide bill passage as complexDecember 26, 2011 - 09:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu commented on passage of the bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial by the French Parliament on TRT 1 channel. According to Davutoğlu, adoption of the bill is of no fundamental nature. “Will all of the 5 thousand, 10 thousand, 50 thousand Turkish protesters appear in jail? Adoption of the bill bears no humane nature. It is nothing but a political benefit and a complex due to Turkey’s becoming a rising power,” Turkish FM said, addressing President of France Nicolas Sarkozy. France-Turkey ties deteriorated after Dec. 22 adoption of the bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial by the French National Assembly. The draft law envisages a year in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros for those who publicly deny the Armenian Genocide in France. Following the passage of the bill, Ankara recalled its ambassador from France. 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 | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |