The laboratory analysis conducted in the Experimental Test Centre (AzTest) at the State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patents (SCSMP) did not reveal the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agricultural plants, as well as the use of these materials in foods.
In SCSMP they told Turan that the trade network, sales outlets and markets were taken samples of products of 20 items, including rice, soybeans, corn, corn pickles, green peas, beans, cantaloupes, watermelons, cereals, potato chips, Italian ketchup, milky chocolate, etc.
The laboratory tests are partially completed. They have not given positive results.
According to the Law of AR "On food products," the use of GMOs in food production is prohibited. This activity, as well as import and sale of GMO products, is punishable by criminal law. ----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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