Press service of the Ministry of Communications does not confirm the dismissal of the Minister
The information published by some media about today's dismissal of Ali Abbasov, Minister of Communications and high-tech, was not confirmed. The head of the press service of the Ministry Mushfig Amirov denied these reports. "The minister is in his cabinet, and performs his functions," he said in an interview with Turan, commenting on the dismissal of the minister.
Earlier were arrested two high-ranking employees of the agency - Baitullah Huseynov and Vidadi Zeynalov. The first was the head of the Baku telephone network, and the second - the head of the Office of the Minister.
They are both involved in the scandal of the illegal tapping of senior officials of the country, organized by the Ministry of National Security. -0В-
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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