Elisabeth Queyranne, who is Bron city mayoral candidate from the Lyon region of France, and her husband Jean-Jack Queyranne, who is President of the Rhône-Alpes Regional Parliament, were the hosts of the Radio Made in Turkey program, ahead of the local government elections in France.

The program host asked Jean-Jack Queyranne why they permit the Armenians in the French city of Décines to pay respects, with large banners, to the ASALA (Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia) members who have died, OdaTV website of Turkey reports.

In response, Jean-Jack Queyranne stated that Turkey must recognize the Armenian Genocide, and added: 

“It is very important that the Armenians, who had come to Lyon after the genocide, to able to maintain their culture. The Armenians have a large and a deep wound which passes from father to son.”