Aznavour not going to make bowFebruary 21, 2009 - 15:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Renowned singer Charles Aznavour is not going to make his bow after assuming the post of Armenia's Ambassador to Switzerland."There was time when I performed 130 concerts every year. Now, I reduced the number of concerts to 50-60. But I think there will be time both for diplomatic activities and composing in Geneva," Aznavour said, Vzglyad newspaper reports. Charles Aznavour accepted Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan's proposal to serve as Armenia's Ambassador to Switzerland a couple of weeks ago. "I consider it an honor that Armenia wants to see me as its envoy. I had some hesitation at first because it's not an easy mission. But I have come to a conclusion that it's important for Armenia and for all of us," Aznavour said Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |