The French Senate voted for the bill on criminalizing the made-up "Armenian genocide". How is your attitude to it?
I don’t believe that anybody regards as positive the adoption of such
an absurd and irresponsible decision except its voters and Armenians. By
passing the bill criminalizing denial of made-up "Armenian genocide",
the French Parliament put hard-to-clean black spots in its modern
history. The abovementioned bill is not only against Turkey, maybe it
mainly targets at the human rights and freedom of thought.
It is ridiculous to accuse a person for believing and disbelieving
something. The demonstration of such an approach in France is twice
ridiculous. It is impossible to make anyone change his belief. Once,
people were executed, because they didn’t believe in God. Bolsheviks
punished those who believed in God. Neither inquisitorial court
increased the number of believers in God nor did Bolshevik pursuits
increased the number of atheists.
The modern people don’t accept such things. Evidently, France doesn’t
understand that it sacrificed the European values, which it wanted to
suggest to others, and consequently, it caused great damage to these
values. I can unambiguously say that the trust in the sincerity of
France will be seriously decreased.
How should Azerbaijan react?
Any step against Turkey is also against Azerbaijan either directly, or
indirectly. The bill passed in France on the co-called Armenian genocide
affects the interests of Azerbaijan. The passage of such an absurd and
groundless bill means that France openly introduces itself as the
defender of Armenia. Actually, the French leaders have recently acted as
Armenian lobbyists. This is proved by the fact that during his visit to
the South Caucasus some months ago French President Sarkozy called
Armenia the sister of France and then recommended the European Union to
adopt the absurd law initiated by him. It should not be forgotten that
France must have neutral position as the co-chair of the Minsk on the
resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. But it fails or does not want
to do it. France’s behavior as the lobbyist of Armenia’s interests means
betrayal of his mediation mission.
As Mevlana says: "Seem as you are or be as you seem." Unfortunately,
France undertaking the important mediation mission can not be as it
looks or can not look as it is. In this case, it will be the most
dignified way for France if it leaves the mediation mission not shaming
itself, because France lost its moral right to fulfill this mission.
Azerbaijan almost doesn’t trust in Minsk Group. The known actions by
France nullified the trust in this group which is losing confidence even
without that. What can the citizens of Azerbaijan expect from the
pro-Armenian co-chair?! I consider that Azerbaijani-Turkish brotherhood
is our great wealth and it should be absolutely protected.
This brotherhood successfully overcame many difficulties. There are
many forces trying to break the friendship between Azerbaijan and
Turkey. Such efforts are directed against both countries. We are
stronger and magnificent together. Azerbaijan and Turkey should be
always together. Azerbaijan both officially and through the civil
society protested the France’s efforts of criminalization of the denial
of "Armenian genocide" many times. Of course, the current situation will
create significant coldness in the attitude of Azerbaijani society
toward France.
Regarding the France’s activity within the Minsk Group, I think the
criticism on this issue will rise to the level of withdrawal of France
from this group.
Does France love Armenians so much indeed?
I don’t think that the French parliament’s efforts to criminalize the
denial of the "Armenian genocide" are exceptionally sourced from the
love. Geopolitical factors should not be forgotten. Turkey is developing
rapidly, it has already become a serious regional power. Increase of
Turkey’s influence and role in the Middle East and north of Africa is
obvious. For most countries of that region Turkey serves as an example
in terms of democratic and economic model. France is losing this role.
The project realized in Libya at the cost of great bloods almost failed.
On the other hand, Azerbaijan is also developing rapidly, its role in
the region is increasing. In this respect, not only Turkey’s, but also
Azerbaijan’s interests are targeted at.
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