The State Committee on Standardization, Metrology and Patent approved the standard of education and training for tour guides. The standard is mainly regulates the requirements for the preparation of guides for the country.
The spokesman for the State Committee, Fazil Talibov told Turan the standard also reflects the requirements for the knowledge of the terrain, the language skills to communicate with guests, etc.
The spokesman for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Zahra Aliyeva told Turan professional guides are trained in the Institute of Tourism of Azerbaijan, where 30 people have received the certificates. Of these, 24 have received special permission to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and work in their specialty. - 08B-
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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