An event in honor of Charles Aznavour was held in New York on May 20.

Among the organizers were New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Liza Minnelli, Placido Domingo, Celine Dion, Elton John.

About 600 participants, U.S. Congressmen, prominent figures and representatives of the Armenian community, were present at the event.

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian delivered a speech extending good wishes from Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.

Nalbandian said that Charles Aznavour will give a concert on September 28 in Olympia hall in Paris dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.

Charles Aznavour marked his 87 birthday on May 22.