Deported pianist Burak Bedikyan thanked Turkish MFA for immediate reaction

The pianist said that he visited Azerbaijan as a Turkish and the visit was professional.

"I was insulted at the airport in Baku. They asked my surname. I answered that I am a Turkish citizen of Armenian origin. I also noted that I have always represented Turkey in other countries. Though I was calm, the Azerbaijanis answered my questions concerning the issue very rough and in ill-mannered way. I felt dizzy but they did not give me a cup of water, not even let me to the restroom. I could not get in touch with the embassy and friends. Three hours later I was sent back. I will defend my right till the end. I thank Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs for immediate reaction", he said.

He also noted that Sertab Erener failed though she tried hard to have him admitted to Azerbaijan. So, the singer performed without the assistance of the pianist at the concert on occasion of 10th anniversary of Azercell.

Turkish MFA sent a note to Azerbaijan concerning the issue twice. Turkish ministry appealed to Azerbaijani MFA and Azerbaijani embassy and demanded the explanation on the issue.

Azerbaijani ambassador to Turkey Zakir Hashimov rejected the information about the note.

The counselor Jeyhun Mammedov told that Burak Bedikyan did not appealed to the embassy to get a visa. APA