The Genocide bill is believed to take effect in France within two weeks, after it will be signed by President.

Lambsdorff: you may hear about 2 issues: one related to Armenian question and the other to Turkey's possible EU membership.

"Germany should do much more for Turkey's EU membership bid as this would massively support integration,” Turkish PM said.

“We are at the beginning of a journey. But we will start facilitating visa requirements at this time,” Malsmtröm said.

Turkish President Abdullah Gul has said Turkey's European Union membership is a “strategic necessity” for the 27-nation bloc.

Turkey has taken important actions in this process and continues advancing on its way, Turkey’s chief EU negotiator Egemen Bagis said.

“Turkey's EU ambition is not against Russia or the U.S., instead, Turkey wants to maintain strong ties with the two countries,” Turkish Foreign Ministers said.