Azerbaijani Central Bank in the first quarter said a negative balance of payments of the country.
According to its statements, the current account deficit by April 1 amounted to $ 432.151 million, driven by the export of capital out of the country. Without taking into account this factor, the deficit would be much less - at the level of $ 77,740,000. Basic capital outflows culprit is the oil and gas sector, which accounts for $ 384,336,000 withdrawn for the implementation of international initiatives.
Recall, as of 1 April last year, the trade surplus amounted to $ 621 million 706 thousand (including $ 1 billion 552 million 333 thousand in oil revenues). --17D-
Economics
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S&P Global Ratings has revised its risk assessment of Azerbaijan’s banking sector, upgrading the outlook from "stable" to "positive."
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In recent days, there have been claims that bread prices in Azerbaijan have risen. Social media users report that the price of bread has increased by 5-10 qepiks. According to consumer complaints, it is difficult to find weight information on factory-produced bread, commonly known as "zavod çörəyi" in Azerbaijan. In many cases, bread packaging does not include weight details. Similarly, bread sold at smaller bakeries and tandir houses often lacks information apart from the price.
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A trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers, transport ministers, energy ministers, and heads of customs services of Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan is set to take place soon to discuss the progress of the Rasht-Astara railway project, a key element of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This was announced by Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali.
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Azerbaijan and Tatarstan continue to strengthen trade and economic cooperation, based on mutual interests in energy, mechanical engineering, petrochemicals, agriculture, and transport. Bilateral relations have shown steady growth, supported by regular visits of official delegations and participation in international economic forums.
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