Superstar awarded in Azerbaijan

BAKU - Anadolu Agency

Ajda Pekkan (L) received an award at a ceremenoy ofganized in Baku. AA photo

Famous Turkish superstar singer Ajda Pekkan has been presented with an award in Azerbaijan, which she was visiting upon an invitation.

A night in honor of Pekkan was organized with the attendence of many artists, musicians and other guests. At the event, organized by the International Eurasia Institute, headed by Azeri deputy Ganire Paşayeva, Pekkan was presented an award for her contributions to “arts, culture and humanity.”

Paşayeva stated that she saw Turkey as her own homeland and did not feel like a guest in Turkey, also said that Pekkan was not a guest in Azerbaijan either. She remembered that Pekkan was in Azerbaijan nine years ago, adding, “Azerbaijan missed you so much. You need to come here more often.”
Pekkan remarked on the warm welcome she had received in the country.
The event ended with a concert by Azerbaijani musicians.