December 18, 2017 - 14:45 AMT
Aznavour calls on authorities to protect, develop Armenia

Legendary French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour has urged to protect and develop Armenia as it may share the same destiny as other ancient civilizations and disappear over time. Aznavour said the responsibility would fall on the shoulders of the country's authorities.

According to the musician, he has discussed the matter with high-ranking Armenian officials: "I don't spare their feelings. I tell them whatever I am thinking."

In an interview with Nouvelles d'Armenie, the artist said he does everything so that Armenia has a lot of friends and calls on people to invest in the country and make donations."

The singer added that Armenia is now moving forward, but needs to let go of the mark left by the communist society.

Also, the legend unveiled his plans of inviting French president Emanuel Macron to Armenia.