France opposes opening of Turkish consulates in Bordeaux, NantesFebruary 25, 2012 - 15:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France has opposed the opening of Turkish consulates in the French cities of Bordeaux and Nantes as Turkey has suspended political and military ties with Paris over the adoption of the bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. According to Today’s Zaman, Republican People’s Party (CHP) Istanbul Deputy Osman Korutürk submitted a motion concerning the establishment of Turkish consulates in Bordeaux and Nantes to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office to be answered by Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu earlier this week. Korutürk recalled that in addition to Turkish consulates in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Strasbourg, Turkey decided to open two consulates in Nantes and Bordeaux cities to facilitate transactions for Turkish citizens, and the talks between Turkish and French officials were almost completed. “Is it true that Turkey officially applied to France for the establishment of the consulates in Bordeaux and Nantes before the French Constitutional Council announces its decision on the denial bill, and it has been rejected by the French government?” Korutürk asked “Why has the government applied to France for the establishment of consulates that means improvement of bilateral relations after announcing that Turkey will impose political sanctions on France?” Underlining that this stance contradicts statements coming from the government, Korutürk claimed that this situation proves that the government’s sanctions on France are just claptrap. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. 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. |