On 9 September at 21.00 due to the destruction of concrete pillars collapsed a bridge with length of 40 meters over the river Guruchay on the 177th km of the highway leading from Baku to the state border of Russia through Guba.
The press service of JSC Azeryolservis under the Ministry of Transport said that the road via the bridge has been maintained temporarily. The decision whether to repair or build the new bridge will be taken on the results of the examination. The bridge was put into operation 40 years ago, and was overhauled once.
Recall that in July of this year another bridge collapsed over the river Guruchay in Gusar. - 08D-
Economics
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The government of Azerbaijan has amended its customs tariffs, reducing import duties on specific bicycle components to support the domestic assembly industry. According to the decision approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on October 31, the updated tariffs will remain in effect until December 31, 2028, allowing local businesses to import key parts at reduced rates or zero duties.
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On September 1, The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has implemented new aviation regulations aimed at reinforcing the airworthiness, operational standards, and safety protocols for foreign-registered civil aircraft operating within its airspace. The decision, approved on October 31, establishes comprehensive guidelines for pre-flight checks, essential onboard documentation, and crew requirements, aligning with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) reported that its foreign exchange reserves amounted to $11.371 billion as of October 31, 2024. This represents a slight reduction of 3.6 percent from the September level, but an 8.2 percent increase compared to October 2023, highlighting the CBA’s role in navigating market demands while supporting national economic priorities.
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A delegation from the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ), led by the fund’s Executive Director Israfel Mammadov, concluded a working visit to Saudi Arabia. The visit aimed to strengthen strategic partnerships in the international financial market and diversify SOFAZ’s investment portfolio.
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