Aznavour won't attend Armenia-Turkey soccer game over illness
Renowned singer Charles Aznavour said he was glad to know that Turkish President Abdullah Gul finally decided to pay a visit to Armenia.
"I would be happy to be in Armenia on such an important day but unfortunately I have some health problems. Dear Mr President, I wish you success in your mission for the glory of the Armenian people. I am hopeful that a meeting with Turkish President will be an advance in bilateral relations," Aznavour said in his message.
Gul will be in Yerevan on Sept. 6 to attend a World Cup qualifying soccer game between the Armenian and Turkish national teams.
Ankara broke diplomatic relations and closed the border with Armenia in 1993 over the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
"I would be happy to be in Armenia on such an important day but unfortunately I have some health problems. Dear Mr President, I wish you success in your mission for the glory of the Armenian people. I am hopeful that a meeting with Turkish President will be an advance in bilateral relations," Aznavour said in his message.
Gul will be in Yerevan on Sept. 6 to attend a World Cup qualifying soccer game between the Armenian and Turkish national teams.
Ankara broke diplomatic relations and closed the border with Armenia in 1993 over the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
