Number of apartments rented out by the state increased more than 3 times

President Ilham Aliyev marked a significant milestone in Azerbaijan's agricultural infrastructure with the ceremonial foundation laying of the Shirvan irrigation canal reconstruction project in the Hajigabul district. The event signals a transformative phase for the country's irrigation network, aiming to enhance water resource management and bolster agricultural productivity.

Azerbaijan is positioning itself as a frontrunner in the global race towards sustainable energy with a strategic focus on "green hydrogen." Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov underscored Azerbaijan's commitment to becoming a regional leader in the production and export of this environmentally friendly energy source at the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Development Week.

Agriculture continues to play a pivotal role in Azerbaijan's gross domestic product (GDP), with the sector's contribution amounting to 1.44 billion manats in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting a modest increase of 1.1%. Despite its significance, the sector faces notable discrepancies between crop production and animal husbandry, posing unique challenges and opportunities for the nation's agricultural landscape.

Azerbaijan's mining industry is experiencing a notable uptick in the production of precious metals, buoyed by record-high global gold prices surpassing $2,000 per ounce in the spring season.