| Parliament of Azerbaijan clamped down on an attempt to withdraw assets of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) from the world markets in order to decrease internal loan rate to 2%. Valeh Alasgarov, Vice Speaker of the Parliament, called for the deputies to stop speculative talks on impact of fall in the world oil prices to the economy of the country and on withdrawal of SOFAZ assets from foreign markets.
“Can you imagine what could happen if Azerbaijan hadn’t accumulate funds in the Oil Fund? What kind of future could we face if we hadn’t allocate funds for implementation of Shah Deniz, TAP, TANAP and other projects, as well as for construction of the bridge over Samur. I want to say that every decision taken by the government of Azerbaijan is well-considered and reasonable and it’s confirmed by today’s development of our economy and today’s image of our country. That’s why I call for the deputies to stop such talks and speculations on the existing situation”, - Alasgarov said.....................................Full Article: Source
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