AZERBAIJANI MPS DISCUSS CURRENT ISSUES

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
May 22 2007

Azerbaijani Parliament held a meeting today. MPs touched upon
some issues during the parliamentary debates, APA reports. Mubariz
Gurbanli said speeches of MPs deal with press. "There is no need
for such speeches. That is why parliament should remove or remain
current issues".

Fazil Gazanfaroghlu protesting these views said MP has right to raise
any question. He touched upon arrest of journalists and condemned
such actions. Gulhuseyn Ahmadov proposed to establish Commission on
Nagorno Karabakh under the chairmanship of Bahar Muradova. Panah huseyn
supported the establishment of Commission speaking on the pressures
against press. Igbal Aghazada stressed the importance of approving
law on Defamation calling the release of imprisoned journalists. "Why
only oppositionist journalists are arrested?

Siyavush Novruzov opposed the idea of establishing Nagorno Karbakh
Commission in parliament. He said imprisoned journalists face concrete
charges. "They are engaged in many shady deals using journalist
profession as a cover".

Gudrat Hasanguliyev proposed to give status of settlement to Abragunus
village of Julfa. First vice speaker Ziyafat Asgarov recommended him
to apply to corresponding committee.

Jamil hasanli said Armenian parliament already has Commission on
Nagorno Karabakh stressing establishment of such Commission in
Azerbaijani parliament. Aydin Mirzazada opposed the decision.

Ziyafat Asgarov said there is no need for Commission on Nagorno
Karabakh." President and Foreign minister are engaged in this issue".

Ziyafat Asgarov said Azerbaijan has established every opportunity for
the freedom of speech and press." Let us look which countries approved
law on Defamation? You think this nation is worthy of insulting? This
law propagates just this".