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Abulfas Garayev: Elections for Composersâ€™ Union chairmanship were transparent

21 June 2007 15:58 (UTC +04:00)

â€œ17-year break in holding congress of Composersâ€™ Union was not normal. Thatâ€™s why this congress was more strained than the pervious one, some made critical speeches. But is can say that the congress and elections were serious, democratic and transparent,â€ Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfas Garayev told journalists, APA reports.
The minister wished success to the newly-elected chairwoman of the composersâ€™ union.
â€œThe activity of the composersâ€™ union will be very efficient. Firengiz Alizade is a good specialist. I want the works of all Azerbaijani composers to be recognized all over the world as the works of Firengiz Alizade. We should take pride that she represents Azerbaijan abroad,â€ he said.
The minister is also satisfied with 21-member managing staff of the composersâ€™ union and noted that according to the regulations the elections are to be held every five years.
Abulfas Garayev commented on 50 composersâ€™ nominating their candidacy in the elections.
â€œThere about 200 composers in Azerbaijan. The composersâ€™ union has 196 members. They nominated 50 composers to the managing staff. I think is is normal procedure,â€ he said. /APA/