Two important gas-related issues were inserted into the agenda of tomorrow's Milli Mejlis session, reads web site of parliament.
The Deputies will have to discuss and adopt two intergovernmental documents on cooperation in gas industry between Azerbaijan and Turkey.
The first document was signed between Azerbaijani and Turkish governments on October 25, 2011 in Izmir and envisages sale of Azerbaijani gas to this neighboring country as well as its transit via its territory.
The second document signed on June 26, 2012 in Istanbul envisages construction of the trans-Anadolu gas pipeline (TANAP) to transit Azerbaijani gas via Turkey.
The both documents were discussed and adopted by the Milli Mejlis Commission on Energy, Natural Resources and Ecology on November 6, 2012.
Turkish parliament has already ratified these agreements.-0-
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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