From July 2014 to May 2015 the foreign exchange reserves of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan decreased from $ 15 billion 193 million to $ 8 billion 387 million.
According to the report on the website of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the reserves have been decreasing for almost a year.
However, the sharpest drop in reserves occurred during the first four months of this year - from $ 13 billion 758 million or by 4 billion 292 million dollars (over 39%).
In the second half of 2014 the reserves declined steadily by about 1 billion monthly. Reduction in April 2015 amounted to over 1 billion 84 million.
Recall that in February, the head of the Central Bank said that the manat rate will gradually decline against the major currencies. This caused a stir and buying dollars by the population. According to the President, in a few days the population bought up a few billion dollars. In response, the authorities carried out a sharp devaluation of the national currency and the manat per day fell by 34%. -02D-
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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