Asmar Narimanbekova: My father always wanted to Azerbaijan
Asmar Narimanbekov - the daughter of the famous painter Togrul Narimanbekov, who died recently in Paris, is seeking to send her father's body back home to Azerbaijan.
"The statements of the widow of my father that he wanted to be buried in Paris are not true. He always desired to return to Azerbaijan, and wanted to be buried next to other close relatives in Baku," Asmar Narimanbekova told Turan.
She confirmed that she filed a lawsuit in the Paris court and blocked the funeral.
"I have a reason to believe that the widow of my father hid the fact of his death for a few days. Furthermore, her assertion that the father wanted to be buried in one of the main cemeteries of Paris - Passy, is not true," she said.
When asked why she does not want her father to be buried in Paris, Asmar Aliyeva said that graves are expensive there. The land for the tomb is given for rent and requires considerable costs and constant care. Otherwise, after a while the tomb may be lost, she said.
"Togrul Narimanbekov is not only my father, but also the heritage of Azerbaijani culture. His place is in Azerbaijan," she said.
Recall that the first court hearing on the case is scheduled for Monday. It is expected that the court will hear both sides and make a decision. However, it is possible that the court will request from Azerbaijan some documents to prove the relationship of Togrul Narimanbekov with the parties. In this case, the case may be delayed. -02B-
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