IRNA – Azeri President, Ilham Aliyev, on Thursday ordered release of a group of inmates, including 13 Iranians.

Aliyev issued the decree on the occasion of the advent of the new year, Norouz.

Per the decree, 423 prisoners, including 13 Iranians, will be released from jail.

Azeri Justice Ministry and the government institution in charge of immigrants will have the duty to arrange transfer of the nationals to their country.