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Deputy minister: Sustainable economic, social development - priority for Azerbaijan

26 October 2018 14:45 (UTC+04:00)
Deputy minister: Sustainable economic, social development - priority for Azerbaijan

By Trend

Sustainable economic and social development has always been a priority for Azerbaijan, the Deputy Economy Minister of Azerbaijan Sevinj Hasanova told Trend at the Baku Forum on Sustainable Development, which was held as part of the VI Baku International Humanitarian Forum on Oct. 26.

Azerbaijan has implemented various programs to reduce poverty and achieved good results, Hasanova said.

The events of recent decades show how sustainable development is important in general, including for further improving the well-being of the population, and therefore, the UN adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, Hasanova said.

Speaking about the significance of the Forum, the deputy minister noted that it brings together participants from the region's countries to discuss the results of the three-year phase of the SDGs' implementation.

"In my opinion, the Forum is a real platform for effective interaction and discussion of global issues of the social and economic agenda," she added.

The VI International Humanitarian Forum dedicated to "Shaping a New World and a New Humanity: Creativity and Human Development", was launched in Baku on Oct. 25.

The two-day forum is attended by 581 people, including 416 foreign guests from 86 countries and 24 international organizations.

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