Charles Aznavour was awarded with "Ararat" diamond medal

May 18, 2009 - 20:13 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Tekeyan Culture Center hosted an award ceremony for newly appointed Ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland Charles Aznavour . At his 85th anniversary Charles Aznavour was awarded with "Ararat" diamond medal for significant contributions in the development of Armenian culture and support to the country.



World acknowledged chansonier, who's recently assumed the post of Armenian Ambassador to Switzerland, visited Armenia and NKR within the framework of his 85th anniversary celebration.
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