Energy minister meets head of EU Delegation to discuss cooperation prospects

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov met with the head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, Ambassador Mariyana Kuyundzic.

According to the ministry, the sides discussed prospects for further developing Azerbaijan–EU energy cooperation. The EU reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s role as a reliable energy partner for Europe and praised the country’s progress in renewable energy development.

The meeting reviewed cooperation under the “Energy Dialogue”, the expansion of the Southern Gas Corridor, and implementation of the “Green Energy Corridor” projects aimed at exporting electricity from Azerbaijan to Europe.

The parties also exchanged views on the EU4Energy programme, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, hydrogen and other emerging areas of cooperation.