 Erdogan: Macron a "political novice" over Armenian Genocide move February 16, 2019 - 11:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, February 15 called French counterpart Emmanuel Macron a "political novice" over the announcement that France would hold a national day to commemorate the Armenian Genocide, AFP reports. "I say to Macron -- you are still a political novice, first learn the history of your country," Erdogan said during an interview with the A-Haber television channel. He went on to list all the countries which France had colonised and where, he said, massacres had taken place including Algeria, Indochina and Rwanda. France was one of the first major European nations to recognise the mass killings as genocide. More than 20 other countries have followed suit. Armenians commemorate the Genocide on April 24 -- the day in 1915 when thousands of Armenian intellectuals suspected of harbouring nationalist sentiment and being hostile to Ottoman rule were rounded up. Earlier this month Macron announced that France, which has a substantial Armenian community, would hold a "national day of commemoration of the Armenian genocide" on the same date.   Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
