Chirac uses the word ‘genocide’

16.12.2004  18:10    

YEREVAN (YERKIR) – In an exclusive interview on Wednesday with the
French TF 1 television, French President Jacques Chirac reaffirmed
his country’s position that Turkey should review its history and
acknowledge the Armenian Genocide.

Chirac deliberately used the word “genocide” and when the reporter
asked to clarify “genocide or tragedy,” Chirac said “genocide,”
adding that the fact is a law in France, adopted by the parliament.

While the French president explained that they don’t see the
recognition for the Armenian Genocide as a pre-condition for Turkey’s
accession to the European Union, he, however, insisted on Turkey’s
reviewing of its past. He also said Ankara must “completely fulfill
the requirements set for a candidate country. Otherwise, Chirac said,
France would block the entry talks with Turkey, adding the decision
over Turkey’s membership is an enormous responsibility.

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