April 10, 2006 - 19:22 AMT
Charles Aznavour: French Embassy in Armenia Dream That Came True
"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.