  Charles Aznavour agrees to serve as Armenia's Ambassador to SwitzerlandFebruary 13, 2009 - 11:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Renowned singer Charles Aznavour has agreed to serve as Armenia's Ambassador to Switzerland."I consider it an honor that Armenia wants to see me as its envoy. I had some hesitation at first because it's not an easy mission. But I have come to a conclusion that it's important for Armenia and for all of us," Aznavour said, the Armenian Public Television reports. Earlier, Aznavour told El Pais in an interview that he can't accept the offer. "I was happy the day when President Serzh Sargsyan offered me the post of Armenia's Ambassador to Switzerland. But the next day I understood that if I agree I will lose freedom," Aznavour told the Spanish newspaper.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
