Last year, in order to improve the information and communication services in the regions have been commissioned 41 ATS (automatic phone stations), and 56 post offices.
As the Minister of Economic Development Shahin Mustafayev, speaking at a conference in the fourth year of the "State Program on socio-economic development of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2009-2013" in the country (for the first time in the CIS) telephones all settlements, 70% of the population is users of the Internet.
The minister said the launch into orbit of the first Azerbaijani satellite will provide the basis of new industries. Historic achievement is a significant contribution to the development of not only ICT, but also the economy as a whole. Announcement year 2013 information and communication technologies, of course, will give impetus to further expansion of the operations and accelerate the development of ICT, - he added. - 17D-
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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