Only about 7% of migrant workers are highly-skilled personnel, which creates the need to protect the national labor market and to promote the engagement of only highly qualified personnel, the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Population Salim Muslimov told the media.
According to him, in this connection, his department in conjunction with the State Migration Service has developed a proposal to establish a mechanism of patenting in order to effectively attract highly qualified personnel.
In January-June, according to the latest official data, the Ministry of Labor was requested for work permits by 9,357 workers (+11.8% to July 1 of the previous year).
"Proposals on the need of patenting are negotiable, and then they will be submitted to the head of state," the Minister said, stressing that preference will be given to local specialists, and those from overseas will be involved in the industries, where there is a shortage of domestic staff. --17D-
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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