By joining EU, Turkey loses control over its borders – France’s Ambassador to Armenia

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“I have no right to comment on a draft legislation adopted by the French parliament lower house,” Ambassador of France to Armenia Henri Cuny told journalists about the legislation criminalizing public denial of Genocide of Armenians in the Ottoman Turkey in 1915.

According to the Ambassador, Armenian society has in general highly appraised adoption of the legislation that is regarded as a step that makes Armenia “feel not so lonely.” At the same time, he says, many argue that the future of the country depends on improving relations with Turkey, which could be achieved by way of dialog rather than by direct conflict.

Henri Cuny said when meeting with students that once Turkey joins the EU, the issue of its borders will be decided not by itself but by the central EU headquarters in Brussels. “This is the order. And entering the EU suggests open borders.” The question is, when this is to happen, says Cuny.