BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 14. The European Union
(EU) stands among Azerbaijan's key political and economic partners,
Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev said at the event in Baku
dedicated to Europe Day, Trend reports.
"Today, the partnership between Azerbaijan and the European
Union is strategic. The European Union is one of Azerbaijan's main
political and economic partners. The EU is our largest trading
partner, and our cooperation is no longer limited to traditional
areas. Both sides are making significant efforts to further expand
the existing cooperation agenda.
Azerbaijan has strategic partnership agreements with 10 EU
member states. We also maintain close and mutually beneficial
relations with many other member states. This demonstrates that our
relations with Europe are practical and based on mutual trust. The
decision to host the 12th European Political Community Summit in
Azerbaijan in 2028 will also open up additional opportunities for
the further development of this partnership, built on a solid
foundation," Rafiyev said.
According to him, in 2025, Azerbaijani gas supplies to Europe
would amount to approximately 13 billion cubic meters.
"The European Union views Azerbaijan as an important partner in
many areas, including energy security and transport connectivity.
With the recent expansion of supplies to Austria and Germany,
Azerbaijan has once again demonstrated that it is a reliable
partner in strengthening Europe's energy diversification," Rafiyev
added.
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