Baku guarantees full safety for Eurovision-2012 guests

Azerbaijan guarantees full safety of the guests arriving at Eurovision-2012 song contest in Baku, Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Social and Political Department Chief Ali Hasanov said at a press-conference today.

"The Azerbaijani authorities have taken all measures related to social and political security in the country," he said.

"We do this not only for Eurovision song contest, but also to ensure the safety of our citizens throughout the whole year. During the Eurovision contest, security measures were especially enhanced," Hasanov said.

"Azerbaijan has seriously prepared for this contest in all spheres," he said. "All necessary measures have been undertaken."

"All the relevant bodies, all roads are fully ready for the contest," he said.

The 57th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Baku Crystal Hall near State Flag Square. The first semi-final will be held in Baku on May 22.

The second semi-final will be held on May 24 and the grand final on May 26. The logo for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest is 'Fire Flower', while the motto is Light your fire.

Azerbaijan won the right to host the prestigious European song contest after the victory of Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal (Ell / Nikki) at Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany last May.


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