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TURKISH FIRST LADY DEGRADES FRENCH AMBASSADOR'S WIFE
PanARMENIAN.Net
January 27, 2012 - 13:26 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The conflict between Turkey and France over adoption
of the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial is gradually
getting more and more strained.
To degrade France once again, first lady of Turkey Hayrunnisa Gul
refused to invite French ambassador's wife Sabine Bili to Ankara-hosted
traditional reception of female ambassadors and ambassadors' spouses
in Ankara.
French ambassador to Turkey Laurent Bili called on Turkey to "remain
calm", pledging to do everything in his power for normalization of
ties between the two countries.
On January 23 the French Senate passed the bill with 127 votes for
and 86 against.
On December 22, 2011, it was adopted by the French National Assembly.
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.
The bill is believed to take effect in France within two weeks,
after it will be signed by President.
PanARMENIAN.Net
January 27, 2012 - 13:26 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The conflict between Turkey and France over adoption
of the bill penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial is gradually
getting more and more strained.
To degrade France once again, first lady of Turkey Hayrunnisa Gul
refused to invite French ambassador's wife Sabine Bili to Ankara-hosted
traditional reception of female ambassadors and ambassadors' spouses
in Ankara.
French ambassador to Turkey Laurent Bili called on Turkey to "remain
calm", pledging to do everything in his power for normalization of
ties between the two countries.
On January 23 the French Senate passed the bill with 127 votes for
and 86 against.
On December 22, 2011, it was adopted by the French National Assembly.
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.
The bill is believed to take effect in France within two weeks,
after it will be signed by President.