BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 23. The Human Rights
Committee of the Azerbaijani Parliament held its first meeting of
the spring session on January 23, Trend reports.
Chairman of the committee Zahid Oruj opened the session by
congratulating members on the start of the new session and wishing
them success in their work.
Before moving to the agenda, Oruj addressed current
socio-political developments both regionally and globally, sharing
his views on the significance of meetings held by President Ilham
Aliyev in Davos.
The committee’s agenda included two main items: a report on the
committee’s activities during the previous fall session and a draft
work plan for the spring session. Oruj noted that the committee had
been productive during the last session, holding ten meetings,
reviewing eleven matters, and recommending four draft laws for
consideration by the parliament. During that period, the committee
also received 328 submissions from citizens.
Regarding the upcoming spring session, Oruj said the committee
will focus on disinformation, digital sovereignty, and human rights
issues. Proposed legislative initiatives will be discussed, and
regular meetings with citizens will be organized.
Committee members Mirjalil Gasimli, Azer Allahveranov, Mubariz
Gurbanli, Sayyad Aran, Hikmet Mammadov, Bahruz Maharramov, Razi
Nurullayev, Vuqar Rahimzade, Elman Nasirov, and Tural Ganjaliyev
took part in the discussions, offering their opinions and
suggestions.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the committee’s previous
session work was deemed satisfactory, and the 2026 spring session
work plan was approved. MP Sevil Mikayilova and other officials
also attended the event.
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