He noted that number of exporters in Azerbaijan increased 20% in the first quarter.
Touching upon opening of trade missions in the foreign countries, Babayev said that the next mission will be opened in China: “These missions aim to introduce Azerbaijan’s investment potential, invite businessmen to Azerbaijan. Moreover, Azerbaijan creates trade houses in foreign countries. Such a house has already been opened in Belarus. Next houses will be opened in Russia and Ukraine”, Babayev.
According to him, in the first quarter, Azerbaijan’s export increased 50%, as well as export of non-oil products rose 32%, agricultural products – 46% and industrial products – 25%.