Azerbaijan, Baku / Trend corr. I.Alizadeh / Discussions on the establishment of a new group uniting opposition MPs, represented in the Azerbaijani Parliament, are being held, MP Fazil Gazanfaroglu, the chairman of the Great Establishment Party, said.
"A union of opposition MPs is relevant," Gazanfaroglu noted.
Establishment of opposition groups of MPs did not give positive results after the parliamentary elections, held in Azerbaijan in 2005. As a result there were two MP groups in parliament consisting of opposition MPs from Mukhalifat and Musavat parties. Due to differences among representatives of Mukhalifat MPs functioning the groups were suspended. The establishment of a new group in parliament is relevant, opposition MPs said.
There are MPs wishing to nominate their candidacy in the upcoming presidential elections in Azerbaijan. "This may hinder the uniting of opposition MPs. They should leave their political ambitions and unite," Gazanfaroglu added.
The issue regarding the establishment of a new group will be continued in September. MPs want to establish a new group before the autumn session of parliament.
Discussions on the establishment of a new opposition group will start in September after the return of MPs from summer vacations, MP Panah Huseyn said. The Musavat party supports the establishment of a new opposition group.
"Musavat will not suspend its political activity as the establishment of a new group is unknown. The Musavat party may become a member of the new union as a group or individually. Some MPs from Musavat will not be represented in the new union," Gazanfaroglu said.
Twelve MPs represent the opposition in parliament.