Mill Milli Majlis Gudrat Gasanguliev commented on discussions about the possibility of canceling the status of an autonomous republic for Nakhchivan, about which the media wrote in recent days.
“I do not think that at the moment there is a political need to discuss this topic, – the deputy said.“ In the future, if the Zanghevur corridor is opened, if the region itself has unified state and customs borders, and integration processes in its space They will develop to the level of the European Union, this topic will really gain relevance. But I also do not agree with the opinion that in principle we cannot change the status of Nakhchivan as an autonomous republic, which was determined by Moscow and Kara Agreements of 1921. “
Gudrat Gasanguliev also noted that the costs of public administration in Nakhchivan must be reduced.
“Nakhchivan is not accidentally called” land of ministers, “said Milli Majlis deputy.“ Member of various committees, services and officials there is a dime a dozen. But most of the ordinary Nakhchyans are forced to look for work in Turkey, Russia or other regions of Azerbaijan . In order to analyze this situation and take appropriate measures, the central executive authorities of Azerbaijan must conduct a census in Nakhchyan. “
Gasanguliev believes that the self -government of Nakhchivan should be limited to areas that are recorded in the Azerbaijan Constitution. Namely, elections in Ali Medzhlis, tax system, economic development, social security, environmental protection, tourism, science, healthcare and culture.