Azerbaijani President: Decrease in imports and sharp increase in exports ensures our economic stability

Baku, April 10, AZERTAC “The trade turnover of Azerbaijan grow 15% in the first quarter of this year. It is a very good indicator. Exports increased nearly 50%. It is pleasant that non-oil export grow 10%, but import decreased 17%. It is a manifestation of our policy,” said President Ilham Aliyev at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. “Decrease in imports and sharp increase in exports ensures our economic stability. These indicators clearly reflect our economic situation,” the Azerbaijani President said. “85,000 jobs were created in the first quarter of this year. The creation of new jobs continues not only in state, but also in private sector,” President Ilham Aliyev added.