Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in phone discussions with the leaders of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed its inflation forecast for Azerbaijan. The IMF has predicted that the average annual inflation rate in Azerbaijan will be 5.7% for 2025 and 4.5% for 2026. Additionally, the organization forecasts annual inflation rates of 5.2% for 2025 and 4% for 2026.

The IMF anticipates that the annual inflation will stabilize at around 4% each year from 2026 through 2030, reflecting a moderate economic outlook for the country in the coming years.