Azerbaijani parliament adopts appeal on dissolving parliament, holding early elections

The Milli Majlis, parliament of Azerbaijan, adopted an appeal to the country's president on dissolving the parliament and holding early elections. During the plenary meeting of the parliament held on Dec 2, deputy chairperson Bahar Muradova read out the draft decision of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis on appealing to President Ilham Aliyev on dissolving the parliament and calling early parliamentary election. The draft appeal was put to the vote and adopted by 99 votes.

The MPs representing the ruling New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) put forward the corresponding initiative. The MPs explained their initiative with the reforms, which are being carried out in Azerbaijan and emphasized that it is important that these reforms cover the legislative branch.

On Dec 4, Azerbaijan's Constitutional Court has held a plenary session to review the President's request regarding compliance of the dissolution of the parliament with the country's Constitution. Following the meeting, the Plenum of the Constitutional Court decided that the decision to dissolve the parliament conforms with the country's Constitution.

The date of the early parliamentary elections should be announced by the President of Azerbaijan.