Armenian Genocide Not Only Historical Fact, but Also Legal NotionMay 23, 2006 - 15:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - History is not the historian's manor. The Armenian Genocide is not only a historical fact but also a legal notion that is defined in the French Criminal Code," Patrick Devedjian, an MP representing the Union for Popular Movement and Adviser of Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy, told Le Figaro. In his words, the parliament is entitled to deal with legal issues. "Nevertheless, I stand for free historic debates. The issue that we discuss today is the shameful Turkish denialism in France. The legislative power's interference is necessary to avoid clashes between communities," he remarked.The foreign minister was the government's representative and he explained that "Turkey should not be distressed by adopting this bill", Devedjian underscored. "I am astonished over his arguments on trade relations, which is not only immoral but also wrong. Should I say that around 1.5 million people fell victim to the Armenian Genocide? Besides, the market economy is not subject to Ankara's orders. In 2001 the French Parliament adopted a law, recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Turkey threatened with sanctions. But the next year our export to Turkey rose by 32 percent," Devedjian said, the Azg newspaper writes. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |