The press service of the State Customs Committee circulated information of imported genetically modified foods (GMOs). The Committee states that all products before entering the market are thoroughly tested in specialized laboratories. Despite this, some television channels create a stir in connection with GMOs, rather than to spread the correct information. For distributors of such information, a large size of fruits and vegetables is a proof of their genetic modification. Fruit size is associated with the sort and the gloss comes from wrapping in paraffin that protects the fruits from external damage and impact.
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The Committee reports that the world register of GMO varieties includes one variety of plums, two of apples and two of papayas. The presence of GMOs in other varieties of fruit does not yet exist.
The expert on agriculture Vahid Maharramov told Turan that "in Azerbaijan, responsible persons do not know anything about it. Currently, 28 of the developed countries of the world are leaders in the creation of GMO products. In these countries, this work is planned at the state level and is carried out as a future policy. In the world there are varieties of GMO fruits and vegetables. These include cereals, technical plants, beans, soybeans, cotton and tobacco. In America, animals and fish with altered genes also exist."
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Vugar Maharramov called this area "the science of the future." He believes that in Azerbaijan the opinion formed about GMOs is not true. "GMOs, as well as nuclear weapons can be used in both for good and bad purposes. In Azerbaijan, this field of science is not paid attention. GMOs actually create a very useful and healthy variety. This creates an opportunity to increase productivity and create the conditions for human consumption is a healthy food." According to Maharramov, to clarify the presence of GMOs in imported products in Azerbaijan, there is a need for special technical base and scholars. The expert believes that now it is not present. ---- 00--
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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