Azerbaijan Allocates $4.5 Billion for Social Protection Fund in 2025, a 10.5% Increase
Economics
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In the first ten months of 2024, Baku's trade turnover registered a 4.4% increase compared to the same period last year, reaching a substantial 28.2 billion manat, according to the Baku City Statistics Department.
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In a significant move to bolster its financial capabilities, Azerbaijan's state-owned energy company SOCAR has signed an agreement with Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo bank. The pact, which underscores growing cooperation between the two entities, marks a step forward in securing financial resources for SOCAR's ambitious projects, including its ventures in green energy.
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In the first 11 months of 2024, Azerbaijan experienced a robust recovery in its tourism sector, with 2.41 million foreign and stateless individuals visiting the country, marking a 27.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the State Border Service. This growth reflects Azerbaijan’s increasing appeal as a travel destination, bolstered by diversification in source markets and improved transport infrastructure.
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Azerbaijan’s industrial sector showed resilience in 2024, with total production in January-November reaching 58.3 billion manat, a 1.1% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to the State Statistics Committee. While growth was driven by robust gains in the non-oil and gas sectors, the report underscores a gradual but notable shift in the country’s economic priorities and production dynamics.
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