Azerbaijan, Baku, March 20 / Trend M. Aliyev /
Intensive work continues in Baku in connection with the preparations for Eurovision-2012, Executive Producer Jon Ola Sand told media today.
He said much work will be done befor eMay when the contest will be held.
"But I think that if the dynamic work continues, then we will see a great show," he said.
Although the Azerbaijani side has delivered all its security guarantees, Sand said Armenia's refusal from participating in the contest was its choice.
"I am very sorry that this country will not participate in the contest," he added. "But this is its choice."
The 57th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Baku Crystal Hall which has been under construction near the area of the State Flag. The Hall is an arena with an audience capacity of up to 23,000.
Approximately 16,000 people will be able to attend each of the three Eurovision Song Contest live shows in May. The event motto is "Light your fire."