Baku banned Azeri musicians to give concert in PACE

PanARMENIAN.Net - A concert of the Caucasus chamber orchestra took place in Strasbourg in the framework of the PACE fall session. The concert with participation of musicians from Armenia, Georgia and Russia was organized by PACE rapporteur on South Caucasus, Leo Platvoet and chairwoman of the South Caucasus parliamentary delegation, Marie Anne Isler Beguin.



The purpose of the event was to show that music is human value which united peoples and calls for peace in the Caucasus.



The initiators requested Azerbaijan to join the event. However, the Azeri authorities prohibited the musicians from taking part in the concert.



Mr Platvoet thanked permanent representatives of Armenia and Georgia for assistance and voiced regret over absence of Azeri musicians.



PACE President, Rene van der Linden expressed hope that next time Azeri musicians will be allowed to participate in concerts, the RA MFA press office reported.