Public Television of Armenia, explained the reasons for refusal of participation in "Eurovision-2012".
"Public TV of Armenia since 2006, actively participated in the song contest" Eurovision ", and since 2007 - in the" Junior Eurovision ", annually sending participants from Armenia.
In December 2011 Armenia adopted a "Junior Eurovision" contest was held in an atmosphere of harmony and was highly appreciated by all. This year, in Vienna for the first time Armenia will participate in the classical music competition "Eurovision Young Musicians - 2012." After that the broadcaster intends to continue cooperation with the European Broadcasting Union and the "Eurovision" in particular.
Nevertheless, I regret to announce that the Public Television of Armenia can not send a delegation to the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to take part in "Eurovision-2012". Although the Azerbaijani authorities to provide security guarantees for each participating country, a few days ago the President of Azerbaijan made for one of these countries 'exception', stating that the number one enemy of Azerbaijan are Armenians around the world. In fact, the president of Azerbaijan has announced all the Armenians, including those who were to enter the Armenian delegation to the enemies of Azerbaijan. Consequently, there is no logic to send participants to the country where it will look like the enemy. For us it is a matter of principle.
We believe that the atmosphere that has emerged against the backdrop of these and other anti-Armenian statements can not ensure a level playing field for all participating artists, which, in our view, is one of the main components of the competition. We will continue to participate and later in "Eurovision" and represent Armenia at this pan-European competition, "- said in a statement.
but I hope they come back in 2013 
