The Azerbaijani parliament plans to make amendments and additions to the law “On Political Parties.” “Additions and amendments to the law will be considered in the near future,” Azerbaijani Parliamentary Vice Speaker Bahar Muradova told journalists today.

The Azerbaijani Justice Ministry has registered 52 parties. The law on political parties was adopted in 1992. After the next round of amendments, parties will be financed by the state budget.

The parliament and public should discuss this issue, Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Social and Political Department head Ali Hasanov said earlier. In his view, an appropriate solution will be found during parliamentary discussions.

Hasanov said the government will take into account political party activities and their financial state when considering funding from the state budget.

The ruling New Azerbaijan Party (NAP) also supports state financing for political parties participating in elections or represented in parliament. The opposition proposes allocating funding from the state budget to all parties who have been registered.

According to Muradova, the reason for delaying the introduction of amendments and additions to the law is not only related to party financing. Issues such as freedom, party independence and party relations with the state and society must also be considered, she said.