The development of the private sector, discussion of the topic of accession to the WTO, and the need to continue reforms are topics of today's media.
The newspaper Azerbaijan writes that 85% of the country's economy is in the private sector. Over the 9 months of this year, growth in the non-oil sector was 3.5%, in agriculture - over 7%, and in the non-oil industry - over 15%. Enterprise development is also ensured through reforms.
The website Modern.az discusses the topic of Azerbaijan’s entry into the WTO, which is necessary for the effectiveness of reforms. For 22 years - since 1997, negotiations have been ongoing on Azerbaijan’s entry into the WTO.
Membership in this structure will provide Azerbaijan with access to new markets and attract investment in the country.
The website Redaktor.az cites MP Vahid Ahmedov’s reasoning about reforms against the backdrop of recent structural and personnel changes. The MP praised the accession of the State Property Committee to the Ministry of Economy. The State Property Committee has already implemented the main work on privatization. It is likely that the turn is for the privatization of large companies, so this structure should be combined.
The MP also proposed combining the Central Bank, the Oil Fund, and the Financial Market Supervision Authority into a single structure.
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The International Coalition for Democratic Renewal (ICDR) and Forum 2000 Foundation expressed grave concerns over the escalating repression of civil society in Azerbaijan, issuing a joint statement. The groups highlighted the government's intensified crackdown on lawyers, journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, painting a stark picture of a country where dissenting voices are systematically silenced.
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The Times Higher Education (THE), a leading international organization with an audience of 60 million and ranked among the world's top 100 networks in the field of education and skills assessment, has published a comprehensive article titled “Calls for the Release of Azerbaijani Scholar as Climate Summit Begins.” THE, known for its annual ranking of world universities, notes that while a major fossil fuel producer hosts a gathering of global leaders, it is cracking down on dissenters. Human rights groups are urging the Azerbaijani government, which is hosting the COP29 climate conference, to release a scholar detained after criticizing fossil fuel policies.
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On Thursday, overcast weather is expected in the capital will be overcast, with light rain possible in the morning. There will be a moderate southeast wind. The temperature at night will be between +8 and +10°C, and during the day, it will range from +12 to +15°C. Humidity will be 65-75% both at night and during the day. Precipitation will occur in the eastern part of the country. There may be fog in some areas, with a moderate east wind.
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On November 12, the summit of world leaders commenced at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku. According to "Euronews," citing sources from the UN, the event is attended by around 100 heads of state.
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