POLITICS
We have to establish strong economy to provide long-standing development of our country, Azerbaijan President
Baku, November 30 (AZERTAC). "We have to establish a strong economy to provide a long-standing development of our country," said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at the first session of parliament`s fourth convocation.
The Azerbaijani leader said the country had rapidly developed in last seven years, noting these years marked the 5 or 6 fold increase in salaries and pensions.
“Poverty was reduced four times, and up to 900,000 new jobs were opened. Budget expenditures were increased 12 times, military expenditures 20 times, while currency reserves saw an 18-fold increase.”
“All social programs were implemented in Azerbaijan and all necessary measures for the country`s effective development were carried out.”
The Head of State said: “We must not be satisfied with these achievements. We have to move further. We have to establish a strong economy to provide a longstanding-development of our country. We are working on these issues.”