In addition to being NATO allies , Turkey and France have trade ties valued at $ 13.5 billion , according to Turkish statistics . NEW : Turkey calls the French ` ` first and foremost a loss for France '' Armenia praises the vote and thanks the French . The French Senate passed the controversial legislation 92 - 0 . France expressed anger over the bill when it passed the National Assembly in December .
NEW : Turkey calls the French ` ` first and foremost a loss for France '' Armenia praises the vote and thanks the French . The French Senate passed the controversial legislation 92 - 0 . France expressed anger over the bill when it passed the National Assembly in December .