Armenia 's government hailed the vote , saying France `` reaffirmed its pivotal role as a genuine defender of universal human values . '' NEW : Turkey calls the vote `` first and foremost a loss for France '' Armenia praises the vote and thanks the French . The French Senate approved the controversial legislation 127-86 . Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that he was pleased with France's decision to recognize Turkey's bid to join NATO in defiance of Russia.
NEW : Turkey calls the vote `` first and foremost a loss for France '' Armenia praises the vote and thanks the French . The French Senate approved the controversial legislation 127-86 . Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that he was pleased with France's decision to recognize Turkey's bid to join NATO in defiance of Russia.