FRENCH PARLIAMENTARIAN CALLED TURKEY TO RECOGNIZE ARMENIAN GENOCIDEMarch 3, 2005 - 21:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French deputy Jacques Toubon raised the "unquestionable reality" of the Armenian Genocide during the 53rd reunion of the EU-Turkey inter-parliamentary delegation, of which he is the vice-president. During his talk, Mr Toubon indicated to his Turkish counterparts that the recognition of this genocide constituted an "important element for Europe" and of its "common values". In particular he highlighted that the European Parliament, since 1987, had on numerous occasions recognised the reality ofthe Genocide and since then, continually asked Turkey to do the same. He explained that "by refusing to ratify the Treaty of Sevres of 1920, Turkey did not want to recognize this genocide" which could be explained in the political context of that time, but "90 years later, Turkey must change" and adopt European values while recognizing this historic reality, Jacques Toubon noted. His statements provoked the rage of the Turkish officials participating in the meeting. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |