President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on measures of acceleration socio-economic development of the city of Lankaran.
From the President's Reserve Fund for 2012, 3.2 million manat have been allocated for the Executive Power of the city for the construction of the road Shuruq-Vel-Gamyshovka, connecting 16 settlements.
Economics
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Azerbaijan’s Finance Ministry reported on Thursday that the country’s public debt, including domestic and external obligations, amounted to AZN 26.201 billion ($15.4 billion) as of October 1, 2024, equivalent to 21.6% of GDP.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has released its Transition Report 2024-25 for Azerbaijan, praising notable achievements in macroeconomic stability and the banking sector. However, the report underscores persistent vulnerabilities stemming from the country’s dependence on hydrocarbons and provides a detailed outlook for its oil-rich economy.
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The Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) announced the commissioning of its newly built vessel, "Bergyushadchay", on November 28. Constructed at the Zykh Ship Repair and Construction Yard, the vessel is now part of ASCO's Caspian Sea Oil Fleet as an auxiliary ship, according to the company's statement.
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Azerbaijan has introduced new rules to simplify the leasing of agricultural land on liberated territories, aiming to attract investments and enhance agricultural productivity, according to a presidential decree issued on November 27, 2024.
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