By Farid Zohrabov

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 24. President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has addressed the
participants of the 3rd International Statistical Forum on the
“Prospects for the Development of Statistics: The Role of
International Projects”, Trend reports.

“Dear participants of the Forum!

I am sending my greetings to you on the occasion of the opening
of the International Statistical Forum on “Prospects for the
Development of Statistics: The Role of International Projects”
underway in Baku, the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and
conveying my best wishes to all of you.

I would like to note with pleasure that this prestigious event
is of particular importance in terms of the development of national
statistical systems, integration into global statistical
initiatives and the deepening of international cooperation. I
believe that the gathering of representatives of statistical
agencies, international organizations and academic circles from
various countries within the framework of the Forum will create a
favorable environment for the sharing of advanced knowledge and
experience in the field of statistics, as well as the promotion of
joint projects.

Statistics have become one of the most important tools for
assessing the progress of society, the effectiveness of state
policy and the ability to respond to global challenges in the
present-day world. Reliable statistical data play a major role in
ensuring sustainable development, making informed decisions and
establishing transparent governance. For this reason, the
International Statistical Forum serves as a universal platform for
introducing methodological innovations and expanding multilateral
cooperation opportunities.

Today, the national statistical system in Azerbaijan is
consistently developing, and the production of official statistical
data in accordance with international standards and on the basis of
innovative approaches is constantly in the spotlight. In addition,
contemporary challenges such as artificial intelligence necessitate
the development of new methodologies, tools and approaches in the
field of statistics, and require a correct definition of future
goals. Effective international cooperation and the correct
assessment of its capabilities are essential for the realization of
these goals. We attach special importance to reforms based on
cutting-edge technologies, artificial intelligence and digital
transformation in the field of official statistics. Our country
strives to contribute to the global development agenda by actively
collaborating with leading states and international organizations
in this direction.

As you may know, by the decision of the UN Statistical
Commission, World Statistics Day will be celebrated on October 20
this year under the slogan “Quality statistics and data for
everyone.” I am confident that the Forum taking place in the run-up
to that significant date will be remembered for its fruitful
discussions where the statistical community will come together to
put forward important initiatives for the future and exchange
mutual knowledge and experience.

I congratulate each of you on the upcoming World Statistics Day
and wish the forum every success,” the address reads.