BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 29. Azerbaijan’s
Ministry of Energy and the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)
discussed the development of the Clean Energy Center and new
cooperation projects, Trend reports, citing the Ministry of Energy.
The meeting took place between Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov
and Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of the ECO Clean Energy
Center.
According to the information, the meeting included an exchange
of views on the activities of the Clean Energy Center as a regional
cooperation platform, planned projects, and the implementation of
joint initiatives.
“The parties discussed issues arising from the ‘Agreement
between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the ECO
Clean Energy Center as the host country,’ as well as funding for
the organization and partnership opportunities with international
organizations, energy companies, and financial institutions. The
Center plans to establish a centralized database of national
legislation, regulatory acts, and policy frameworks in renewable
energy and energy efficiency across ECO member states,” the
ministry noted.
Moreover, it was emphasized that such initiatives would be
useful for investors, financial institutions, and other
stakeholders.
The Clean Energy Center intends to promote the development of
knowledge and skills in this field across the countries it serves,
encourage the exchange of experience, and expand participation in
regional and international forums.
“During the discussions, support for the Center’s activities was
expressed by the Ministry of Energy, and recommendations were made
for holding joint events with the State Agency for Renewable Energy
Sources,” the ministry outlined.
The Center, as a specialized body of ECO, is also part of the
United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s (UNIDO) Global
Network of Regional Sustainable Energy Centers (GN-SEC) and began
operating in September 2025.
