Azerbaijan Faces Alarming CPI Surge, Raising Concerns Over Economic Stability

Azerbaijan experienced a significant increase in food imports during the January-August period of 2024, raising concerns about the nation's domestic agriculture sector and economic resilience.

On Thursday, President Ilham Aliyev spoke at a high-level meeting dedicated to Azerbaijan's economic indicators and future strategies, emphasizing significant growth in the non-oil sector and outlining plans to maintain economic stability by the end of the year.

As part of efforts towards decarbonization, Samira Musayeva, Deputy Head of the State Tax Service at Azerbaijan's Ministry of Economy, met with a delegation from the World Bank during the International Carbon Pricing Forum in Baku. According to the State Tax Service, the meeting focused on exploring various approaches to carbon pricing and promoting sustainable economic development.

Baku, September 26, 2024 — On September 26, the 2nd Economic Forum of the member countries of the Azerbaijan-Gulf Cooperation Council (AGCC) officially opened in Baku. The event was organized with the support of the Ministry of Economy and the Agency for Export and Investment Promotion of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azpromo).