Cooperation issues in the field of statistics discussed in Minsk

Meeting was held at the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus within the framework of the visit of the Azerbaijani delegation to Minsk.

During the meeting, priority issues in the field of working with administrative data, one of the key areas of modern statistical activities, were discussed between Ms. Inna Medvedeva, Chairperson of the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus, and Mr. Azer Mursagulov, Chairman of the State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Particular attention was paid to the assessment of the quality of administrative data, the availability of the mechanisms enabling the statistical authorities to monitor and influence their production, as well as legal regulation issues.

Furthermore, the parties exchanged experience in the field of the digitalization of statistical processes and discussed issues related to the application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in the statistical system.