(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 21. The decision of the
Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan on protection of the domestic
market is important and timely, Azerbaijani MP Azer Badamov told
Trend while
commenting on the Cabinet of Ministers' Decision 'On measures to
regulate the export of a number of basic food products included in
the minimum consumption basket, and goods used in their
production'.
He noted that the Azerbaijani state always took care of its
citizens and tried to prevent the impact of external factors on
their social status.
According to the MP, one of the main tasks of the government is
ensuring food security and maintaining stability in the domestic
market.
'Today, global food production has reduced due to climate change
and current world events, particularly the situation in Ukraine.
Azerbaijan's government takes preventive steps to protect against
some crises in the global food market, implements measures to
prevent deficits and increase in food prices on the domestic
market,' MP said.
He added that following the Presidential Order dated October 7,
2021, the State Reserves Agency was established in Azerbaijan.
'Azerbaijan manufactures products included in the consumer
basket of the population and meets demand in the domestic market.
The latest world developments have formed trends leading to price
rise in the global food market. In order to prevent the adverse
impacts of these trends on Azerbaijani market, the Cabinet of
Ministers adopted a resolution to introduce restrictions on the
export of certain food products. The Azerbaijani government
controls the domestic market and takes steps on supplying its
market with basic food products,' Badamov added.
The MP noted that the State Reserves Agency had accumulated
enough grain reserves to provide the country's population during
the global crisis.
'Moreover, Azerbaijan has made major strides in the agricultural
sector development. Any entrepreneur wishing to export products on
the list attached to the decree, should apply to the Ministry of
Economy. After analyzing the demand level for the goods on the
domestic market and state reserves, the ministry either allows or
denies export within five working days,' the deputy said.
“I consider our government is working on diversification of
import markets for essential products. Also, little time remains
until the start of the agricultural supply season. Considering
this, we can say no difficulties will arise in ensuring the smooth
functioning of the domestic market and preventing price increases,'
Badamov concluded.
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