France’s ruling Socialist party issued a statement on the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide expressing solidarity with Armenians.  

In their statement, Socialists noted importance of Genocide recognition by Turkey for the sake of peace and stability between the states, Nouvelles d'Arménie reported.

The statement says 1.5 million people were massacred by the ruling regime in the Ottoman Empire.

“Even if the current Turkish government is not bearing any responsibility for the Armenian Genocide, recognition by Turkey not only helps to preserve the memory necessary for friendship between the nations, but also helps to maintain peace and stability between Armenia and Turkey,” the statement reads.