Media Review for March 13, 2020

Azerbaijan’s multi-vector development and growing demand for dollars, possible devaluation and causes of pneumonia are the topics of today's media.

The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about political independence, stability and steady growth of the country. The author quotes Ilham Aliyev, who stated: “Azerbaijan has never been as strong as it is now.”

Over the past 16 years, the country's economy grew 3.4 times, poverty fell to 4.8%, foreign trade increased 6.4 times, and $ 270 billion was invested in the country's economy.

The Azadliqinfo website is discussing with the economist Gubad Ibadoglu the situation with the growing demand for the dollar. The expert considers this a demonstration of distrust of the authorities. Some link what is happening with the lack of economic education of the population, but in reality the people simply want to protect themselves.

The economist calls on the government to publish anti-crisis measures.

Yeniavaz.com discusses pulmonary disease with Professor Adil Geybullah. The other day a man died of pneumonia at the May 28 metro station. Sharp pneumonia is one of the manifestations of a new type of Corona Virus. According to the Professor, the population needs to be informed about this type of disease, and not to show empty shows on TV.

The Bizimyol.info website discusses with the expert economist Rovshan Agayev the situation in the economy and, in particular, oil prices and the impact of this factor on the state budget.

While maintaining such a low oil price, the government will resort to reserves in order to fulfill budgetary obligations. If this lasts until the end of the year, about 7-10 billion dollars can be spent from the reserve.

The expert recalls that after the devaluation in 2015, the country lost $ 15 billion. In 2016-19, the situation was restored, and if the situation with the devaluation repeats, then we will have to relive these problems.