Charles Aznavour: French Embassy in Armenia Dream That Came TrueApril 10, 2006 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I am proud to say that I am a French of Armenian origin. I am French by education but Armenian by the rest," famous singer Charles Aznavour said in Yerevan today. He said he learns more and more Armenian words during each visit to Armenia. "Maybe I will be able to speak good Armenian soon. I wish the French language were the second in Armenia. But people practice Russian here, so French may be the third," Aznavour said. The great singer remarked that the French Embassy in Armenia is a dream that came true. For his part, French Ambassador to Armenia Henry Cuny said he has listened to Aznavour's songs since youth. "Aznavour's songs are dear for me, but I especially like La Boheme," he said. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |