In 2016, Azerbaijan was visited by 2 million 242 thousand 783 foreigners, which is 11.7% more than the number of tourists in 2015, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The share of four countries (Russia, Georgia, Turkey and Iran) is 80.3% of all tourists for 2016.
According to the ministry, the number of tourists from Arab countries increased significantly. From Iraq to Azerbaijan arrived 30 times more tourists than in 2015, from the United Arab Emirates - 22 times, from Saudi Arabia and Oman - 10 times, from Qatar - 5.5 times, from Kuwait - 3.2 times, and from Jordan - 2 times.
Independent experts say that tourists from Georgia and Russia are in fact ethnic Azerbaijanis who visit their relatives.
According to Georgian sources, last year the country was visited by 6 million 350 thousand foreigners. The most active ones were the citizens of Azerbaijan. ----08D
Economics
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According to the State Customs Committee, in the first eleven months of this year, Azerbaijan transported 6.96 million tons of cargo by rail, worth $3.01 billion. This represents a 4% decrease in volume and a 10.1% decline in value compared to the same period in 2023.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has approved a set of regulations to govern the approval of agreements under the country’s competition law, aimed at fostering compliance with legal frameworks and enhancing market transparency.
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Azerbaijan's ambitious program to restore territories liberated from Armenian occupation has attracted attention due to the extensive use of single-source procurement methods, raising concerns about transparency and corruption.
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Azerbaijan recorded a 2% increase in wheat imports from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring its continued reliance on external sources to meet domestic demand. This growth comes amid a significant decline in domestic wheat production, which decreased by 148,100 tons in 2024, further intensifying the need for imported supplies.
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