  Turkish Minister threatens France over Genocide chapter in textbooks September 8, 2012 - 17:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish Minister for EU Affairs & Chief Negotiator stated that France included a chapter on Genocide in history and geography textbooks in preparation for the next elections. “Turkey is proud of its history and has nothing to be ashamed of,” Egemen Bagis said, accusing France of bringing up a “poisoned generation.” As Turkish official noted, “we hope Hollande’s administration has given a proper assessment of the initiative, lest France may find itself on the losing side.” “Friendship between Turkey and France is in the interest of both countries,” the official said. Earlier, Turkey issued a diplomatic note to France over its decision to include the Armenian Genocide chapter in history and geography textbooks for French secondary schools. Turkey's embassy in Paris issued the note in the form of official letters to the French Foreign Ministry and Education Ministry to protest the inclusion of the chapter, which, according to the embassy was based on “fake documents”. Partner news  Top stories French Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Jacques Faure said the co-chairs are not planning a visit to Nagorno Karabakh. Last month, renowned Turkish pianist Fazıl Say was also handed a suspended 10-month prison sentence for blasphemy. Recent Azeri “examination” concerns a world-famed soprano Montserrat Caballe who’ll perform and give master classes in Yerevan on June 9. Valadao spoke about the importance of affirming the Genocide at the April 24th Congressional Observance on Capitol Hill.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Syrian opposition leader urges Assad to hand power, go abroad  Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament.Maroon 5 premiere "Love Somebody" new music video (video) The band will release "Love Somebody" as the fourth single to be lifted from their latest album "Overexposed."Turkey candidate for EU leadership, minister says Bağış said Istanbul’s unique status as a “peaceful coexistence of all cultures and religions” makes it a vital player in the EU.Berlin’s Olympic Stadium to stage 2015 Champions League final Berlin will stage the Champions League final for the first time in 2015 and Warsaw will be the venue for the Europa League final. |
