Minister: Salaries, pension growth in Azerbaijan won’t affect inflation

Analysis of the dynamics of expenditures related to the increase in the minimum salary and salaries of persons working in various fields shows that no serious impact on inflation is expected, Azerbaijani Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Sahil Babayev said, Trend reports June 20.

The minister explained that the expenses are covered by the growth of revenues to the state budget, and in comparison with GDP and retail trade turnover, their share is rather small.

"The minister of finance said that a serious impact on inflation isn’t expected and the issue will be under control,” the ministry said.