Davutoglu warns France of repercussions over Genocide billDecember 22, 2011 - 21:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe had a phone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu following French parliament's adoption of a bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial. As Vesti.az reported, quoting Turkish media, Davutoglu slammed France for “sacrificing a great friendship over minor political gains.” Davutoglu warned the official Paris about the serious repercussions of Genocide bill adoption. “Turkey won't stay silent,” he said. Turkish ambassador to France will leave Paris Friday, Dec 23 in protest at the adoption of a bill. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a raft of political and military sanctions after French lawmakers approved a bill making it a crime to deny the Armenian Genocide. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |