Chirac: "Turkey should recognize "Armenian genocide" for EU membership"

After laying a wreath on the memorial, the French President visited "genocide" museum. Then France square was opened in the center of Yerevan and it gave start to Armenian year in France. France President made public appearance that was not planned. He talked with common people for half an hour.

In the press conference held in Yerevan, Chirac said that if Turkey wants to become EU member it should recognize "Armenian genocide." He said France accepted a special document on the alleged genocide that denounces any demonstration of racism and xenophobia.

Armenia-born French singer Aznavour and other artists will give a concert program in the Republic Square, Yerevan. Armenia-born French footballer Yuri Jorkaeff is also in the French delegation visiting Armenia, APA reports.