State programs for the development of the electric power industry will be adopted in Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

This issue was reflected in the bill "On electric power", discussed at a meeting of the Azerbaijani Parliament.

According to the bill, in order to develop the electric power industry, the body (institution) determined by the relevant executive authority will adopt short-term (for a period of five years), medium-term (for a period of five to 10 years) and long-term (over 10 years) state programs.

In accordance with the procedure stipulated by the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On environmental impact assessment" (EIA), a document of strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of projects of the state program will be prepared and a state environmental expertise will be carried out.

After discussion, the bill was put to the vote and adopted in the first reading.