BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 25. Baku Energy Week will
host the first-ever D-8 ministerial meeting, Amil Hasanov, head of
the Public Relations and Information Security Department at
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy, announced at a press conference
dedicated to Baku Energy Week and the TransLogistica Caspian
exhibition, Trend
reports.
He said Baku Energy Week traces its origins to the “Caspian Oil
and Gas” exhibition, which has been held for more than 30
years.
Hasanov noted that this year’s event will bring together
representatives from various countries, including government
officials, international organizations, and leading global
companies.
He said the forum has evolved into a platform not only for
energy discussions but also for topics such as green energy, energy
security, innovative technologies, and sustainable development.
According to the ministry, the program will include multiple
thematic sessions, including a ministerial plenary on international
cooperation for a sustainable and diversified energy future, as
well as discussions on natural gas markets, energy transition,
green energy, regional integration, hydrogen, data centers, and
small modular reactors.
Hasanov also announced that a D-8 ministerial meeting will be
held for the first time as part of Baku Energy Week.
In addition, the State Agency for Renewable Energy under the
Ministry of Energy, together with the International Renewable
Energy Agency (IRENA), will organize a ministerial dialogue on
advancing the transition to renewable energy in Central Asia.
