Symbolic key of Eurovision-2012 presented from Duseldorf to Baku - PHOTOSESSION
Mayor of Duselderf Dirk Elsbers greeted Azerbaijani people in Azerbaijani. Noting that Azerbaijan was winner of Eurovision-2011 in Germany, he said that Eldar and Nigar’s performance was mentionable. He expressed his assurances that Azerbaijan will hold an outstanding song contest and wished success Azerbaijani people on hosting Eurovision song contest.
Hajibala Abutalubov, the Mayor of Baku city noted that Azerbaijan will hold outstanding Eurovision song contest. “I am very glad to see all of you in Baku and at this ceremony. Last year, successful performance of Azerbaijani representatives at the Duseldorf stage made our country to be winners for the first time at this contest. Residents of the city celebrated this success at the streets. As one of the most beautiful cities of the world, reflection of historical heritage of East and West civilizations Azerbaijan going to host the contest. Today the key of the Eurovision looked forward by all the music fans presented officially, so foundation of an outstanding event was established. Azerbaijani authority’s paying attention to the all the contests for the Eurovision Song Contest give us ground to say that the contest will be unforgettable for every person. They will be not only the guests of the contest and also will be guests of our people. We invite all of you to attend Eurovision Song Contestâ€, said Hajibala Abutalibov.
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