  Over 600 guests gathered to honor Charles Aznavour in NY May 23, 2011 - 12:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 20, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian participated in an event held in honor of renowned French Armenian singer, Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland Charles Aznavour in New York. The event was organized by the Fund for Armenian Relief at the initiative of Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, the primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. It brought together over 600 guests, including New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, singers Liza Minnelli, Placido Domingo, Celine Dion, Elton John, U.S. Congressmen, representatives of the Armenian community, etc. Minister Nalbandian said that on September 28 Armenia’s ambassador and national hero Charles Aznavour will give a concert in Olympia Hall of Paris on occasion of the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, under the patronage of the Armenian and French Presidents, the RA MFA press service reported. “Maybe not all our compatriots know who Armenia’s Foreign Minister is, but I strongly believe that every Armenian around the globe is unaware of who Charles Aznavour is,” Minister Nalbandian said, adding that Aznavour’s talent, attitude towards art and life unite Armenians.   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 Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
