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15 January 2011 [13:46] - Today.Az
Poverty in Azerbaijan was reduced 4-5 times in last seven years, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said at a Cabinet`s meeting on the socio-economic results of 2010 and outstanding tasks in 2011.
The head of state noted in 2010 marcoeconomic stability was secured, inflation made up 5.7% and population income increased by 12.3 %.
The President said as of 2010, only 9.1% Azerbaijanis live in poverty. It shows, reforms and economic growth, first of all, were aimed at improving well-being of Azerbaijani citizens, the President added.
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