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Nov 8 2013
Baku will consider famous Italian singer's appeal
by Saba Agayeva, Trend News Agency, Baku, Azerbaijan
Nov. 08--Baku will consider famous Italian singer Al Bano's appeal to
remove his name from the list of undesirable individuals.
Famous Italian singer Al Bano was included in the list of undesirable
individuals of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry for his illegal visit
to the territories occupied by Armenia.
Al Bano addressed to the Azerbaijani embassy in Italy with the request
to remove his name from this list, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry
spokesman Elman Abdullayev told Trend on Thursday.
"The Azerbaijani side will consider his appeal," Abdullayev said.
In his letter, the singer regrets for including his name in a list of
undesirable individuals. Al Bano added that he was not informed about
the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict.
Al Bano expresses deep respect and sympathy for Azerbaijan.
In his letter, the singer also said that his visit did not pursue any
political goals. Al Bano also stressed that he is a singer and it
would be an honor for him to visit Azerbaijan again and perform his
music to beautiful people of Azerbaijan. He expressed hope that the
Azerbaijani side will give him this opportunity.
"As you know, this is a very sensitive issue for Azerbaijan,"
Abdullayev said. "When we published a list of undesirable individuals,
we stated that if these individuals express regret in connection with
their visit to the occupied territory and show respect for our
country, Baku will consider the issue of removing their names from the
list."
According to Abdullayev, the decision about removing Al Bano's name
from the list will be posted on the foreign ministry's website.
Nov 8 2013
Baku will consider famous Italian singer's appeal
by Saba Agayeva, Trend News Agency, Baku, Azerbaijan
Nov. 08--Baku will consider famous Italian singer Al Bano's appeal to
remove his name from the list of undesirable individuals.
Famous Italian singer Al Bano was included in the list of undesirable
individuals of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry for his illegal visit
to the territories occupied by Armenia.
Al Bano addressed to the Azerbaijani embassy in Italy with the request
to remove his name from this list, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry
spokesman Elman Abdullayev told Trend on Thursday.
"The Azerbaijani side will consider his appeal," Abdullayev said.
In his letter, the singer regrets for including his name in a list of
undesirable individuals. Al Bano added that he was not informed about
the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict.
Al Bano expresses deep respect and sympathy for Azerbaijan.
In his letter, the singer also said that his visit did not pursue any
political goals. Al Bano also stressed that he is a singer and it
would be an honor for him to visit Azerbaijan again and perform his
music to beautiful people of Azerbaijan. He expressed hope that the
Azerbaijani side will give him this opportunity.
"As you know, this is a very sensitive issue for Azerbaijan,"
Abdullayev said. "When we published a list of undesirable individuals,
we stated that if these individuals express regret in connection with
their visit to the occupied territory and show respect for our
country, Baku will consider the issue of removing their names from the
list."
According to Abdullayev, the decision about removing Al Bano's name
from the list will be posted on the foreign ministry's website.