An expanded meeting of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan dedicated to the results of 2016 was held. Speaking at a meeting, the head of the Central Bank Elman Rustamov noted the impact of oil prices on the current transaction account, the main role of the movement of capital and finance in the payment balance deficit and the work on the liberalization of the exchange rate.
The head of the Central Bank stressed that the liberalization of the exchange rate in the current economic environment has become an objective reality.
In his opinion, this is an important step to enhance strategic stability of foreign currency reserves, to effectively protect against the negative effects of the global economy on the country's economy, to enhance mobility of the monetary policy and macroeconomic efficiency. ----71D
Economics
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The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) convened today, December 26, 2024, at a summit highlighting the evolving dynamics of regional cooperation and the complex interplay of geopolitical interests among EAEU member states. The meeting, held in Saint Petersburg, brought together the leaders of the EAEU countries to discuss a robust agenda that could shape the bloc's trajectory in 2025 and beyond.
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The Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held its General Assembly in Baku on December 26, highlighting dynamic economic growth and deepening integration among member states. Representing Azerbaijan and other OTS member states, business and government leaders discussed trade, investments, and regional connectivity projects.
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Rice imports to Azerbaijan have soared to unprecedented levels during the January-November 2024 period, reflecting both rising domestic demand and increasing global food prices. Over this period, the country imported 60,400 tons of rice, marking an 18.6% increase in volume and a 35.3% rise in value compared to the same period in 2023.
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Over 17,750 life insurance contracts and 40,661 property insurance contracts were signed through Azerbaijan’s Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund (MCGF) between 2022 and 2024, reflecting the growing role of the Fund in strengthening the housing finance and insurance markets. These figures were revealed by Rasim Abdullayev, Director of the Mortgage Lending Department at MCGF, during the seminar "Tools for Supporting Housing Finance and Entrepreneurship."
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