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EXPERT FORECASTS TURKEY'S RETURN TO "FOOTBALL DIPLOMACY"
PanARMENIAN.Net
January 26, 2012 - 12:26 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - French Senate's passing the bill penalizing genocide
denial proved that the Armenian Genocide recognition process cannot
be halted, according to Regional Studies Center director.
As Richard Giragosian told a news conference in Yerevan, "Senate
decision came as an utmost pressure on Turkey, with official Ankara's
response drawing the international community's attention to the issue."
As the expert forecast, Turkey will return to "football diplomacy"
earlier than expected in view of its weakened position over Genocide
issue as well as no-win issues in the country's foreign policy.
"Turkey, however, would be advised remember: Armenia's patience is all
but unlimited - the country won't always abide by "no preconditions"
policy," the expert concluded.
On January 23, the French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the
Armenian Genocide denial with 127 votes for and 86 against. To be
signed into law within 14 days, the bill will impose a 45,000 euro
fine and a year in prison for anyone in France who denies this crime
against humanity committed by the Ottoman Empire.
PanARMENIAN.Net
January 26, 2012 - 12:26 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - French Senate's passing the bill penalizing genocide
denial proved that the Armenian Genocide recognition process cannot
be halted, according to Regional Studies Center director.
As Richard Giragosian told a news conference in Yerevan, "Senate
decision came as an utmost pressure on Turkey, with official Ankara's
response drawing the international community's attention to the issue."
As the expert forecast, Turkey will return to "football diplomacy"
earlier than expected in view of its weakened position over Genocide
issue as well as no-win issues in the country's foreign policy.
"Turkey, however, would be advised remember: Armenia's patience is all
but unlimited - the country won't always abide by "no preconditions"
policy," the expert concluded.
On January 23, the French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the
Armenian Genocide denial with 127 votes for and 86 against. To be
signed into law within 14 days, the bill will impose a 45,000 euro
fine and a year in prison for anyone in France who denies this crime
against humanity committed by the Ottoman Empire.