Mikayil Jabbarov: We must create 100,000 new jobs every year

Azerbaijan should aim to create 100,000 new jobs every year, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said at a conference on "The role of entrepreneurship in economic development", dedicated to Entrepreneurs' Day, Report informs.

"Over the past 30 years, our population has grown by more than 3 million. We must aim to develop 100,000 new jobs every year and create a basis for the employment of young people entering the labor market. This should be attractive for both entrepreneurs. Because one of the critical issues is that business interests coincide with national interests. It was decided to award a number of entrepreneurs. We will have a chance to officially congratulate the entrepreneurs in this area during the event," he noted.