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Sat, 07/26/2008 - 19:57
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AZERBAIJANI MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETS WB SECTOR UNIT DIRECTOR FOR EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA

Baku, 26 July,(AzerTAj)Azerbaijani Minister of Economic Development Heydar Babayev has met with Peter Thomson, WB Sector Unit Director for Europe and Central Asia.

Minister Babayev hailed the fruitful cooperation of Azerbaijan with the World Bank. He underlined that WB participates in large-scale projects being implemented in Azerbaijan economy.

Mr.Thomson informed about his fruitful meetings held with Azerbaijani officials. He updated the projects being implemented in Azerbaijan with the support of the World Bank. Mr. Thomson underlined that project “Outlet to the sea from Hovsan electric power station” will play an important role in water treatment.

WB and Ministry of Emergencies launched project on cleaning of 1000 ha area. WB also implements projects with the Ministry of Transport to reconstruct the railways and trunk-roads.

The World Bank is ready to cooperate with Azerbaijan in transferring of the sea port from Baku city, to improve the metro system and infrastructure, said Sector Director. The guest also keen interest in construction of the waste utilization plant in Baku. Mr. Babayev noted that French CNIM won the tender on plant construction. WB managers were present at the meeting.


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