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TURKISH HYSTERIA IS ON ITS HEIGHT
http://times.am/?l=en&p=4050
24.01.12
As French Senate accepted the bill on criminalization of Armenian
Genocide denial, Turkish politicians and journalists reacted
hysterically to this event. They continue speaking about sanctions
by Turkey, which experts do not consider serious. Turkey demands from
France exonomically so no real pressure can take place.
"The French Parliament approved the bill late on Monday, risking more
sanctions from Turkey and complicating an already delicate relationship
with the rising power. Turkey, which sees the allegations of genocide
as a threat to its national honor, has already suspended military,
economic and political ties and briefly recalled its ambassador last
month when the lower house of parliament approved the same bill",
Today's Zaman writes.
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement today on
the issue. "We strongly condemn this decision, which is problematic
in every aspect and constitutes an example of irresponsibility,
and declare that we will express our reaction against it in every
platform," the statement said.
"It is obvious that the interpretation of historical events cannot be
determined by the attitude of French politicians who see in themselves
the right to judge other nations on the basis of one-sided views and
declare a judgment on a serious allegation of crime such as genocide,
thereby ignoring the principles of international law," the Turkish
MFA said, adding that "it is further unfortunate that the historical
and multi-dimensional relations between the Republic of Turkey and
France have been sacrificed to considerations of political agenda in
spite of all our initiatives and warnings, as well as the opinions
of prominent French institutions and jurists."
http://times.am/?l=en&p=4050
24.01.12
As French Senate accepted the bill on criminalization of Armenian
Genocide denial, Turkish politicians and journalists reacted
hysterically to this event. They continue speaking about sanctions
by Turkey, which experts do not consider serious. Turkey demands from
France exonomically so no real pressure can take place.
"The French Parliament approved the bill late on Monday, risking more
sanctions from Turkey and complicating an already delicate relationship
with the rising power. Turkey, which sees the allegations of genocide
as a threat to its national honor, has already suspended military,
economic and political ties and briefly recalled its ambassador last
month when the lower house of parliament approved the same bill",
Today's Zaman writes.
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement today on
the issue. "We strongly condemn this decision, which is problematic
in every aspect and constitutes an example of irresponsibility,
and declare that we will express our reaction against it in every
platform," the statement said.
"It is obvious that the interpretation of historical events cannot be
determined by the attitude of French politicians who see in themselves
the right to judge other nations on the basis of one-sided views and
declare a judgment on a serious allegation of crime such as genocide,
thereby ignoring the principles of international law," the Turkish
MFA said, adding that "it is further unfortunate that the historical
and multi-dimensional relations between the Republic of Turkey and
France have been sacrificed to considerations of political agenda in
spite of all our initiatives and warnings, as well as the opinions
of prominent French institutions and jurists."