Charles Aznavour holds reception in Geneva to mark 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence
12.10.2016,
13:24
Charles Aznavour, prominent French balladeer of Armenian descent who is also Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland and permanent representative of Armenia to the Geneva office of the United Nations, held a reception in Beau Rivage Hotel in Geneva on Monday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, the press office of the Armenian foreign ministry reports.
YEREVAN, October 12. /ARKA/. Charles Aznavour, prominent French balladeer of Armenian descent who is also Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland and permanent representative of Armenia to the Geneva office of the United Nations, held a reception in Beau Rivage Hotel in Geneva on Monday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, the press office of the Armenian foreign ministry reports.
President of the UN Human Rights Council Choi Kyonglim, Swiss lawmakers and government officials as well as diplomats on mission in Bern, heads of international organizations and representatives of Armenian community in Switzerland attended the event.
Speaking for guests, Aznavour said that over 25 years of independence Armenia’s people have not only faced hardship, but have also enjoyed achievements and victories.
Although a quarter of a century is not a long period for a nation with a history of 3 thousand years, theses 25 years were crucial for the Armenian nation on its way to a firm statehood and in its integration in the global fold of nations.
Aznavour thanked all friends of Armenian people for support, particularly Switzerland and Geneva-based international organizations. --0---
President of the UN Human Rights Council Choi Kyonglim, Swiss lawmakers and government officials as well as diplomats on mission in Bern, heads of international organizations and representatives of Armenian community in Switzerland attended the event.
Speaking for guests, Aznavour said that over 25 years of independence Armenia’s people have not only faced hardship, but have also enjoyed achievements and victories.
Although a quarter of a century is not a long period for a nation with a history of 3 thousand years, theses 25 years were crucial for the Armenian nation on its way to a firm statehood and in its integration in the global fold of nations.
Aznavour thanked all friends of Armenian people for support, particularly Switzerland and Geneva-based international organizations. --0---
