On December 17, 2013 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received Robert Dudley, BP General Executive Director.
The presidential web site reads that the sides have expressed satisfaction with development of a long-term cooperation between Azerbaijan and BP, stressed importance of a final investment decision on the Shah-Deniz-2 project from the viewpoint of energy safety of Europe and development of regional cooperation.
The sides said during the conversation that State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and BP have established a successful cooperation and exchanged opinions on the issues related to the perspectives of this cooperation.
This year Azerbaijan President has received BP Executive Director three times, the last time was early November.—0--
Economics
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has approved a set of regulations to govern the approval of agreements under the country’s competition law, aimed at fostering compliance with legal frameworks and enhancing market transparency.
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Azerbaijan's ambitious program to restore territories liberated from Armenian occupation has attracted attention due to the extensive use of single-source procurement methods, raising concerns about transparency and corruption.
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Azerbaijan recorded a 2% increase in wheat imports from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring its continued reliance on external sources to meet domestic demand. This growth comes amid a significant decline in domestic wheat production, which decreased by 148,100 tons in 2024, further intensifying the need for imported supplies.
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