BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 12. Excessive
dependence in the energy sector increases the risks of pressure and
threats, said Charles Michel, Honorary President of the Council of
the European Union (EU), Trend reports.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 13th Global Baku
Forum, Michel noted that the President of the European Council,
Antonio Costa, paid a visit to Azerbaijan yesterday.
“I am confident that this visit will help determine priorities
both in Azerbaijan and in Europe. It will also clarify what we can
do together and help identify common projects and shared
interests,” he said.
Michel emphasized that this is particularly important under
current circumstances.
“On the one hand, we must acknowledge that we may have certain
differences. However, these differences should not hinder
cooperation and coordination on shared interests,” he noted.
He also stressed that energy can sometimes be used as a tool of
pressure.
“There may be attempts to use energy to intimidate, exert
pressure, and demonstrate hostile positions toward other parties,”
Michel said.
According to him, this is precisely why many countries and
regions are seeking to diversify cooperation in the energy
sector.
“When there is excessive dependence, the risks of threats,
blackmail, and pressure increase,” he added.
Michel also pointed out that several countries in this region
play an important role in the energy sector and are capable of
ensuring stability and predictability.
“This is particularly significant under the current
circumstances,” he said.
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