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NICOLAS SARKOZY: THE TRAGEDY OF ARMENIAN PEOPLE MUST BE CALLED GENOCIDE
Panorama
Oct 6 2011
Armenia
France is proud to be the first country to have recognized the Armenian
Genocide, French President Nicolas Sarkozy stated in an interview with
"Mediamax".
On October 6 French President will be paying a state visit to Armenia
and prior to his arrival Mister Sarkozy has had an interview with
Armenian information agency.
"This visit is of great significance for me. I wished earlier to visit
your country. I just couldn't pretend I didn't want to visit Armenia,
which is standing so close to France. This visit which follows the
20th anniversary of Armenia's Independence strengthens that symbol,"
said Nicolas Sarkozy.
Referring to the Armenian-French relations, President Sarkozy said:
"Our relations has roots deep into the history, which has been
fortified by the tragedy of genocide, when France hosted thousands
survivals of Armenian Genocide. Everybody must have courage to call
that tragedy genocide, and France is proud to be the first country
having officially recognized it."
The French President has also stated that his forthcoming visit is a
chance to express gratitude to "those Armenians without whom France
wouldn't be that country it is today. The heart of French-Armenian
relations is beating due to these exclusive human relations."
Panorama
Oct 6 2011
Armenia
France is proud to be the first country to have recognized the Armenian
Genocide, French President Nicolas Sarkozy stated in an interview with
"Mediamax".
On October 6 French President will be paying a state visit to Armenia
and prior to his arrival Mister Sarkozy has had an interview with
Armenian information agency.
"This visit is of great significance for me. I wished earlier to visit
your country. I just couldn't pretend I didn't want to visit Armenia,
which is standing so close to France. This visit which follows the
20th anniversary of Armenia's Independence strengthens that symbol,"
said Nicolas Sarkozy.
Referring to the Armenian-French relations, President Sarkozy said:
"Our relations has roots deep into the history, which has been
fortified by the tragedy of genocide, when France hosted thousands
survivals of Armenian Genocide. Everybody must have courage to call
that tragedy genocide, and France is proud to be the first country
having officially recognized it."
The French President has also stated that his forthcoming visit is a
chance to express gratitude to "those Armenians without whom France
wouldn't be that country it is today. The heart of French-Armenian
relations is beating due to these exclusive human relations."