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In 2016 the number of foreigners visiting Azerbaijan increased by 12.1% and reached 2 million 248.8 thousand people, the State Statistics Committee.
The number of active tourists from Arab countries (Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) has grown significantly. The intensity of tourists from Iran has increased by 66.2%, Egypt - 51.8%, China - 44.5%
According to the SSC, from CIS countries to Azerbaijan 868 thousand people came in 2016, by 8.1% more than in 2015.
Geography of the tourists changes not only for the better. For example, from the European Union 91.1 thousand people came to Azerbaijan last year. This is 16.6% less than the year before.
The Azerbaijani government softens visa procedures in relation to foreigners in order to increase the flow of tourists from different countries. However, many experts propose to abolish visas for citizens of EU countries, other European states, US, etc. ---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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