Armenian diaspora in France protests initiation of protocols between Turkey and Armenia towards establishment of diplomatic relations. From the first day of announcement of agreement, Armenians in France condemns Turkey policies of Armenian government and President Serzh Sarksyan, and make “genocide cause is being lost” propaganda.
Following the Liberation newspaper, Le Monde gave place to the analysis of one of the members of old ASALA terrorist organization, owner of Armenews website and the magazine with same name, Ara Toranyan. Toranyan harshly criticized the organizers of Turkish season in France that will be held between July 2009 and March 2010 with many cultural and economic activities. Toranian complained that allegations of so called Armenian genocide has no place in 400 activities that will be held in the frames of Turkish season in France.
On the other hand, Head of Armenia’s European Friends Group Michael Kempek suggested nomination of President Abdullah Gul and Armenian President Serzh Sarksyan for Nobel Peace Award because of their efforts towards normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia.
TURKEY ON THE AGENDA OF ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT
The protocols that initialized by Turkey and Armenia towards establishment of diplomatic relations and developing bilateral ties, are on the agenda of Armenian parliament.
According to the report of News.am, the session of External Relations Commission of Armenian Parliament became the setting for harsh discussions.
Armenian Revolutionist Federation of Dashnaktsutyun Party deputies wanted the protocol agreement between Turkey and Armenia to be discussed at the parliament.
Opposing the proposal of Dashnaks in the begining, governing party accepted carrying the relations between Turkey and Armenia to the agenda of Armenian Parliament.
Dashnak leader Armen Rustemyan stated that they will bring Turkish-Armenian and Azerbaijani-Armenian relations to the agenda of Armenian Parliament.
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