CHARLES AZNAVOUR REFUSES TO BECOME ARMENIAN AMBASSADOR TO SWITZERLAND

APA
Feb 9 2009
Azerbaijan

Paris-APA. French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour refused to become
Armenian Ambassador to Switzerland, Aznavour said while giving an
interview to Spanish El Pais newspaper, APA reports.

He said that he did not want to loose his freedom.

"Armenian president has proposed me to be Ambassador to Switzerland
recently. I was proud of it and rejoiced. I think that if I accept
proposal, I will lose my independence," he said.

Aznavour received Armenian citizenship in December, 2008.