Charles Aznavour , Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland, renowned singer’s words were crippled by Turkish media.

Particularly, Aznavour mentioned that for facilitating dialogue with Turkey and opening of the Armenian-Turkish border, Armenians need to use a word other than Genocide, as reported by Turkish HaberTurk. Moreover, due to such statements the singer faced criticism by the French-Armenian community,” according to the agency.

However, the shorthand record of the conversation with a French TV journalist makes the singer’s intention clear. To the journalist’s question Aznavour noted that the word Genocide makes him uneasy. If this word embarrasses the Turks, it can be replaced with another word for establishing relationships with them. According to the ambassador it is not the word that is going to assess the tragedy. “The fact remains, that Turks wanted to massacre Armenians.”

Commenting on Turkish Government’s denial policy, Aznavour noted that it is rather a matter of honor which will be sullied after recognizing the fact.

Media spread reports that Charles Aznavour called on replacing the word Genocide, with it hampering the establishment of good neighborly relations. He also expressed wish to visit Turkey noting that they are a good nation.