Baku Afraid of Changes on French Political ArenaNovember 21, 2006 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ségolène Royal's ascent can deal a painful blow to France's interests in the South Caucasus. The matter is that Ms Royal was one of the initiators and authors of the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial adopted by the French National Assembly October 12, 2006, reports Echo Baku-based newspaper.The author of the article reminds that 'France has already paid a high price for this decision'. After accusing France of restricting the liberty of conscience Turkey proceeded to consistent curtailment of cooperation with France in many sectors, including the military one. In 2001 with the adoption of the law recognizing the Armenian Genocide France deprived itself of contracts on delivery of tanks, rockets and other military equipment. The history repeats," the article says. Baku also thinks that since 2001 the French right-wing and left-wing forces have demonstrated unity as regards the Armenian-Turkish issues. 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. |