Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan met Tuesday with renowned singer Charles Aznavour and his impresario Levon Saiyan, the RA leader's press office reported.

"With your art, you represent Armenia throughout the globe. Your service is invaluable. Each Armenian is proud to have such a compatriot," the President said.

For his part, Charles Aznavour said he was agreeably surprised at the changes he noticed in Yerevan.

Discussing living conditions in Armenia, the singer stressed the necessity of rural area development.

"Even development of the regions is a priority task for the Armenian government. We work for the purpose," Mr Sargsyan remarked.