BAKU / 19.09.16 / TURAN: The main investments in the economy of Azerbaijan by September 1 amounted to 8 billion 999.1 million manats.
According to the State Statistics Committee, over four-fifths (80.8% or 7.28 billion) were invested in production facilities, 15.2% - in the service sector, and 4% - in housing (1 million 11.1 thousand sqm).
Just over 71% of the funds were intended directly for construction and installation work, while 38% or AZN 3 bn accounted for domestic investment, the statement said. --17D-
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