Next year the correlation between the public arrears and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will remain almost unchanged. The government told Trend at the moment the public arrears comprise $1.5bn, while in regard to the GDP it is 14.6%.
Next year Azerbaijan plans to repay part of state debt of $100m, while 150bn manats (approx $30m) will be allocated from the public budget.
However, the public arrears in 2006 will increase following the implementation of some projects, whereas following the expected 30%-rsie in the GDP next year the correlation between the public arrears and the GDP will remain unchanged.