Baku’s economic, political power centered in several individuals’ hands - expert![]() May 25, 2012 - 16:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A political observer of Zerkalo daily believes oil to be the main component of Azeri economy, determining the ups and downs of the country’s GDP. As Rauf Mirkadyrov stated at Caucasus 2011 Yerevan-hosted conference, with certain a petrodollar-based reserve formed, Azeri government itself invests in the country’s economy. The situation above leads to monopolization of the economy, with major as well as medium businesses centered in the hands of several individuals,” the expert said. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |