ECONOMY
‘Great work has been done to develop ICT sector in Azerbaijan’
Baku, July 13 (AZERTAC). A great work has been done to develop ICT sector in Azerbaijan, said President Ilham Aliyev.
The Head of State spoke at a Cabinet meeting to discuss outcomes of the country`s socio-economic development in the first half of 2011.
“We attach a particular emphasize to the information and communication technologies sector. A great work has been done in this regard both on the CIS and world scale.”
The President highlighted Azerbaijan`s project to put its first satellite into orbit.
“Now we have experience in this regard, we have invited foreign experts. We are working with leading companies, and we will create a strong space industry.”
President Aliyev also praised the development of mobile communication and internet services in the country.
“Azerbaijan is a country where internet is free, where there are no internet restrictions. Not all the countries have this. There are countries where internet is not free, where there are internet restrictions.”
The President added: “And this proves how much importance we attach to the freedom of press, which is fully ensured in Azerbaijan.”