CHARLES AZNAVOUR AWARDED WITH NAGORNY KARABAKH REPUBLIC ORDER

ArmInfo
2009-05-18 11:29:00

ArmInfo. Famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour was in Nagorny
Karabakh Republic on May 17, ArmInfo correspondent to Stepanakert
reported. Charles Aznavour’s sister Aida and daughter Seda accompanied
him during the visit.

Charles Aznavour participated in the opening ceremony of the
Cultural Center named after him in the NKR. In honor of the great
singer, a concert was held in the Revival Square in the capital city
Stepanakert. Charles Aznavour visited Gandzsar Monastery (the 13th
century) in Martakert region, NKR.

The singer said he was going to visit Karabakh earlier and finally
he could make such trip. He expressed hope to visit the NKR also in
future. President of the NKR Bako Sahakyan awarded Charles Aznavour
with ‘Grerogy the Illuminator’ Order.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian arrived in
the NKR together with Charles Aznavour.