In accordance with the provision, curbing monopolistic activities of businesses entities and the elimination of unfair competition in the market are included to the authority of the ministry. The work in this area will be conducted together with the Ministry of Economy and Industry of Azerbaijan. However, the main task is to ensure healthy competition in the market and consumer protection.
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According to Ali Abbasov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Communications and High Technologies, today 300 services of 417 approved by the Cabinet of Ministers are available at the portal.
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The changes to "Rules on mobile devices registration", ratified by Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Minister, was officially announced on April 14.
Under these changes registration of imported mobile devices with GSM standard will be available through the "E-government" portal now.
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This consultant will ensure the achievement of the objectives as part of the new state program for the development of the information society.
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"The first phase will cover 2014-2017 and the second one will be implemented in 2018-2020. Each stage will be accompanied by public programs," the report added.
The national strategy was approved by President Ilham Aliyev on April 2.
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