Azpromo presented instructions for exporters

foreign trade turnover in the last 10 years has increased by 8.8 times, the head of Azerbaijan Fund Export and Investment Promotion (Azpromo) Rufat Mammadov said on Friday at the presentation of the "Instruction for the exporters."

"In the years 2003-2012 the volume of export of Azerbaijani goods increased 11 times, including the export of the oil sector - 6.5 times. Also, the geography of export of Azerbaijani goods each year increases in the number of trading partners. Whereas in the mid 90-ies of the last century Azerbaijan performing trade operations with more than 80 countries, by the end of 2012 the number was 155, "- he said. According to him, the import of Azerbaijan modern technology, the creation of the country's technological infrastructure allows a country to compete on foreign markets products.

"Azerbaijani products are already out not only on traditional markets, but also on the long-term - in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and a number of countries in the Middle East. Azpromo for its part has the necessary support to entrepreneurs," said Mammadov. He also noted that the book "Guide for exporters" Azpromo prepared jointly with the European Union and the German Society for International Cooperation.

"The book covers nine areas and is designed to educate entrepreneurs just starting to export products abroad or who have such plans for the future. Book covers topics such as international marketing, entry into foreign markets, certification, packaging, customs clearance, transport, logistics and others," said Mammadov.

Azpromo established by the Ministry of Economic Development in 2003. At the initial stage of the fund for the promotion of investment and investment advice. In August 2005, the fund features have been enhanced, and the fund became involved with the promotion of exports. - 17D-