SPEAKER OF THE MILLI MAJLIS
Sahiba Gafarova
- Welcoming address
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I welcome you to the website of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In the Republic of Azerbaijan, legislative power is exercised by the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The Milli Majlis consists of 125 Members. The term of office of each parliamentary convocation is 5 years.
The seventh convocation of the Milli Majlis was formed following the elections held on 1st September 2024. Representatives of 11 political parties were elected to the unicameral 125-seat Parliament. The majority of the parliamentary mandates are held by members of the New Azerbaijan Party, the leading political force in society.
Among the MPs there are prominent political and public figures, scholars as well as specialists and figures in literature and culture. 26 Members of Parliament are women. The Milli Majlis operates 15 committees, 3 commissions, 1 initiative group and 103 working groups for relations with the parliaments of foreign countries.
The Milli Majlis established the Chamber of Accounts of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the performance of the parliamentary function of budgetary control.
Every year, the Milli Majlis hears reports, presentations and information submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers, the Chamber of Accounts, the Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman), the body responsible for administrative oversight of local authorities and the National Co-ordinator of the prevention of the trafficking in humans as well as relevant executive bodies overseeing gender equality enforcement.
The activities of the Parliament of Azerbaijan rest on the principles of openness and transparency; the website displayed for your attention is one of the manifestations of those principles. I feel certain that the information available at the website will allow you to become better acquainted with the activities of the Legislative Assembly of Azerbaijan.
Sahiba GAFAROVA
Speaker of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Receives Ambassador of Kingdom of Belgium to Our Country
Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova had a meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to our country Julien de Fraipont on 4 June.
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Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Meets with Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Our Country
Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova had a meeting with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in our country Qasim Mohiuddin on 4 June.

Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Meets with Speaker of Senate of Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Wahab Abdel Razeq
On 26 May, Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova held a meeting with Speaker of the Senate of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Wahab Abdel Razeq who is in our country on an official visit.

Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Meets with Speaker of Senate of Kingdom of Spain Pedro Rollán
Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova has had a meeting with Speaker of the Senate of the Kingdom of Spain Pedro Rollán as part of her official visit to that country.
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Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova in a Meeting with Newly-Appointed Ambassador of People’s Republic of China to our Country
Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova had a meeting with the newly-appointed Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to our country Lu May on 15 May.
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Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Meets with Deputy Speaker of National Assembly of Hungary
Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova has had a meeting with the visiting delegation led by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Sándor Lezsák. As the conversation unfolded, they emphasised the existence of a strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Hungary, one that is based on friendship, mutual respect and close co-operation.

Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Meets with Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan
Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova had a meeting on 15 May with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan Alim Bayel.
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Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Meets with Speaker of Congress of Deputies of Spain
During her official visit to the Kingdom of Spain, Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova held a meeting with Speaker of the Congress of Deputies Francina Armengol. Welcoming the Speaker of the Milli Majlis, Speaker of the Congress of Deputies Francina Armengol expressed confidence that this visit would significantly contribute to the further strengthening of the existing ties between the parliaments and states of both nations. She conveyed gratitude for Azerbaijan’s exemplary organisation and hosting of the COP29, adding that the conference, which had brought forth significant decisions, had been attended by the Head of Government of the Kingdom of Spain.
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Delegation of Milli Majlis Visited Prado Museum in Madrid
The official visit of Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova to the Kingdom of Spain continues.
Azerbaijan`s Parliamentary Delegation Led by Milli Majlis Speaker Sahiba Gafarova Begins Official Visit to Spain
The parliamentary delegation of Azerbaijan led by Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova have arrived in the Kingdom of Spain on an official visit.

Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Attends the Enthronement Ceremony of the Pope
The ceremony of enthronement of the Pope Leo XIV took place in the St Peter Square in the Vatican on 18 May.

Speaker of Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova Arrives in the Vatican on a Visit
The parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova have arrived in the Vatican on a working visit on 17 May to attend the official inauguration ceremony of the Pope Leo XIV.

Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova met with the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova has met with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during her official visit to the United Arab Emirates.
Warmly welcoming the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed confidence that this visit would contribute to the further expansion of the ties between our parliaments.

A Memorandum of Understanding is Inked between Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan and Federal National Council of United Arab Emirates
The official visit of Speaker of the Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova to the United Arab Emirates continues. During the visit, after the meeting at the Federal National Council held on 6 May, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two sides.