  Charles Aznavour: Armenia needs deserving futureFebruary 19, 2007 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Children are the future of the state. Armenia is a country with rich past and it needs deserving future," stated world-famous singer of Armenian origin Charles Aznavour speaking at the charity concert for Armenian children in Paris Garnier Opera Theatre organized in the framework of Armenian Year in France. Presidents Robert Kocharian and Jacques Chirac, first ladies of both countries Bernadette Chirac and Bella Kocharian, as well as high ranking officials of both countries, including French Defense Minister Michel Alo-Mari, Environment Minister Nelly Olin, Minister of Culture and Communications Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, as well as Armenian Ambassador to France Eduard Nalbandian were present at the charity concert. The means from the concert will be directed to children in Armenia who need operation. Vou Snous Ils French agency reports that at the concert "Charles Aznavour and friends" alongside with famous French singers an Armenian children chorus song on the same stage. According to the source, in the framework of Armenian Year in France about 30 French towns will accept children from Armenia, who will try to learn French language. The measure is organized with the help of French Ministry of Education, IA Regnum reports.   Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
