OREANDA-NEWS. February 11, 2010. In spite of initial forecasts of the Azerbaijani State Social Protection Fund (ASSPF) prepared offers on carrying out of indexing of pensions in 2010.

Deputy Chairman of ASSPF Elman Mekhtiyev said that calculations for size and expenses on indexing are carried out.

“Merry moment that inflation rate was low enough in the republics during last year. Due to following policy, the citizens’ pensions reflected real figures of wages.

At the same time, there was 1.5-percent inflation and we submitted the relevant draft document on carrying out of indexing. The draft document is under discussion, probably, indexing will be carried out after head of the state makes relevant decision,” E. Mekhtiyev said.

Indexing will spread to more than 60% of pensioners.