Azerbaijan may creates Association of Jewelers - minister

An association of jewelers is expected to be created in Azerbaijan, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said at a press conference on "Prospects for the development of the jewelry market in Azerbaijan: problems and opportunities".

Mikayil Jabbarov noted that it is necessary to create the Association of Jewelers of Azerbaijan in order to continue providing serious support for jewelry in the country.

It was also noted that certain steps have been taken towards the development of this sphere and a working group on the matter will be created.

Jabbarov noted that one of the main tasks of Ministry of Economy as part of the countrychr("39")s socio-economic development is to ensure medium and long-term competition of small and medium-sized enterprises in all areas.

"From the prism of todaychr("39")s event, this is reflected in tasks such as the development of precious metals mining in general and the jewelry business in particular," Jabbarov said.