BILL PENALIZING DENIAL OF SO-CALLED "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE" WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED IN FRENCH SENATE – FRENCH SENATOR
Author: A.Ismaylova

TREND Information, Azerbaijan
Nov 23 2006

"Personally I do not support the termination of the co-operation
between France and Turkey. There are historical relations between
these countries and the French side respects the history and culture
of Turkey", the Senator of the French Parliament, Bernard Fournier,
briefed the Azerbaijani media on 23 November, commenting on the
decision of the Turkish Parliament to terminate the military
co-operation with France, Trend reports.

He voiced his confidence that the century-old ties between Turkey and
France will continue in the future. "There were several differences,
and they are mainly linked with Turkey’s entrance to the European
Union. But I consider that it will not affect our relations with
Turkey," the Senator said.

Touching upon the Bill penalizing the denial of so-called "Armenian
genocide" which was adopted by the French National Assembly, Fournier
stressed that this Bill has not been submitted to the Senate yet and
during their leadership, the Bill will not be discussed in the French
Parliament. He underlined that France has good relations with Turkey.

According to the Senator, this Bill may adversely affect relations with
Turkey. "If we pay attention, we can see that over centuries, genocides
have taken place in South and North America, Asia and other countries
of the world. If we recognize one genocide, then we should recognize
other genocides. I oppose against adopting this Bill," he concluded.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress