Minister: Armenia’s Large-Scale Militarization Policy Necessitates Boost in Azerbaijan’s Defense Spending.

Baku: “Responding to Armenia’s large-scale militarization policy has made it necessary to increase Azerbaijan’s defense and security spending and further enhance our defense capabilities,” Azerbaijan’s Minister of Finance Samir Sharifov stated during a discussion on the “State Budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2025” draft law at a meeting of the Milli Majlis Committee … Read more

Azerbaijan’s ANAMA Discovers 155 Landmines and 483 UXOs in Liberated Territories.

Baku: Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) has announced weekly information regarding operations conducted in the liberated territories. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, ANAMA disclosed that between November 11 and November 17, 2024, a total of 126 anti-personnel mines, 29 anti-tank mines, and 483 unexploded military ordnances (UXOs) were discovered across several regions. The … Read more

Over 5 Million Tons of Oil Processed in Azerbaijan This Year.

Baku: About 5.5 million tons of oil were processed in Azerbaijan from January to October of the current year, which matches the indicator of the corresponding period last year. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the data was provided by the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan. It was recalled that in the previous year, approximately 6.5 … Read more

Azerbaijani Economy Demonstrates Resilience Amid Global Challenges, Says Deputy Minister.

Baku: Azerbaijani economy shows resilience, Deputy Economy Minister says. “Against the background of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, interest rate hikes by major central banks, and increasing fiscal risks, the global economic risks are rising,” Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Samad Bashirli said during a discussion on the “State … Read more

President Ilham Aliyev Engages in Strategic Dialogue with Commonwealth Secretary-General.

Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, held a significant meeting with Patricia Janet Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, as reported by APA. The meeting took place on November 18, focusing on climate challenges and cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Commonwealth. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Patricia Janet Scotland expressed her gratitude to … Read more

CBA Chairman: Inflation in Azerbaijan Expected to Be 5.8% in 2025.

Baku: Optimism is observed in the expectations of economic growth, said the Chairman of the Central Bank, Taleh Kazimov, during the discussion of the draft law “On the 2025 State Budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan” at the meeting of the Economic Policy, Industry and Entrepreneurship Committee of the Parliament held today. According to Azeri-Press … Read more

Azerbaijan Sets Initial Oil Budget Price at $70 for First Time in Recent Years.

Baku: The Chairman of the Chamber of Accounts of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Vugar Gulmammadov, announced a significant change in the country’s budget planning during a meeting of the Milli Majlis Committee for Economic Policy, Industries, and Enterprising. For the first time in recent years, the initial price of oil in the budget has been … Read more

Azerbaijan’s Finance Minister Discusses Presidential Directive on Salary Increase.

Baku: Azerbaijan’s Finance Minister Samir Sharifov announced that President Ilham Aliyev has directed the government to address the issue of salary increases. This announcement was made during the discussion of the draft law “On the 2025 state budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan” at a meeting of the Economic Policy, Industry and Entrepreneurship Committee of … Read more

Azerbaijan Unveils Comprehensive Roadmap for Energy Efficiency Policy.

Baku: A presentation of Azerbaijan’s Energy Efficiency Policy: A Roadmap was unveiled during an event organized in cooperation with the International Energy Agency (IEA) as part of COP29, the Ministry of Energy informed APA-Economics. The event marked a significant step in Azerbaijan’s commitment to advancing energy efficiency and sustainable practices. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, … Read more