RE:RE:RE:RE:disputeIt started with the diluent importation then they accused them of inflated costs. Everything from salaries to drilling contracts. It escalated from there. There was reference given to the tax conflict almost a year ago.
From what I understand, the government was running short of money. Bankers was an easy mark. The Azerbaijani Bank left the country owing some considerable amount of money, something in the order of $30 million. On top of that the prior years revenue stream was also being counted on. Once the IMF stepped in with their audit for future loan approvals it was in the middle of the conflict . I think that the ALB government was surprised by the reaction they got , and probably regretted what they did. Now that the wheels are in motion there's no going back. The auditor was agreed to by both parties and both parties will share in the cost of the audit. Once the audit is completed there will be a reference point for future audits. I think that's where future conflicts will be averted.