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PRESS RELEASE

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Charles Aznavour Performs In Buenos Aires, Received At French Embassy

The world-renowned French singer Charles Aznavour visited Buenos Aires
from May 2-4, 2008 and gave a performance at the Gran Rex Theatre in
the Argentinean capital. On May 2, he attended a cocktail reception at
the city’s French Embassy, which was hosted by French Ambassador
Frédéric Baleine du Laurens and included special guests, Armenian
Ambassador Vladimir Karmirshalian, Buenos Aires Minister of Culture
Hernan Lombardi, and AGBU Central Board member Ruben Kechichian.

During his brief remarks, Ambassador du Laurens welcomed Aznavour to
Argentina and thanked AGBU for its part in organizing the
event. Minister Lombardi took to the podium to bestow Aznavour with
the city’s "Honorary Guest" distinction.

On behalf of AGBU, Kechichian spoke of the singer’s importance and how
he has become an icon to Armenians worldwide. General Secretary of
AGBU Argentina, Antonio Sarafian, presented Aznavour with a sculpture
made by artist Milena Sahakian. Aznavour was very moved by the honors
and thanked everyone present.

Established in 1906, AGBU () is the world’s largest
non-profit Armenian organization. Headquartered in New York City with
an annual budget of $36 million, AGBU preserves and promotes the
Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural and
humanitarian programs, annually touching the lives of some 400,000
Armenians on six continents.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress