French Senator hopes for consensus on Armenian Genocide bill

French Senator Bernard Fournier commented on the possible adoption of a new bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial in France.

He noted French President Francois Hollandes' intention to propose the parliament to draft a new bill on Genial negation.

"As Armenia's friends, we will be happy for consensus in France on the issue," he said.

Senator Philippe Marini, in turn, shared his impressions on visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial complex and Genocide Museum.

"In the morning we paid tribute to victims of the first genocide of 20th century," he said.

According to Senator Marini, the visit to Genocide Museum enabled them to deepen knowledge on the crime that befell the Armenian nation.  Read more... (266 words)

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