Baku/18.02.14/Turan : In January this year , Azerbaijan imported 6,477 units of vehicles , which is 9.2 % less than in the same month last year. Experts predicted a decrease in the activity of import of cars in connection with the preparation process for the transition to ecological standards Euro- 4 , tightening auto loans , as well as an increase in retail prices of motor fuel .
According to the State Customs Committee , in January, was brought into the country 5,925 cars that 572 units or 8.9 % less than in the same month last year.
Also last month, was brought into the country 15 buses ( - 79 ), 512 trucks ( 60 ) and 25 special purpose vehicles ( - 61) .
Last year, Azerbaijan imported 104.4 thousand cars.
According to the State Statistics Committee , in January this year the Nakhchivan automobile plant , the only producer of cars in Azerbaijan, released from the conveyor 39 cars. In the warehouses of the plant there were 196 cars Lifan by February 1. The Ganja automobile plant collected 111 tractors Belarus. -08D-
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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