BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 28. An official
presentation of SOCAR Italy was held in Rome within the framework
of an official reception organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in
Italy on May 28 - Independence Day, and attended by SOCAR President
Rovshan Najaf as part of his visit to the country, Trend reports via
SOCAR.


During the visit, Najaf also held meetings with Italian Minister
of Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, and
Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso.


The meetings noted with satisfaction the sustainable development
of relations between Azerbaijan and Italy, based on successful
economic cooperation, also in the energy sector. In this regard,
the importance of SOCAR's acquisition of shares of Italiana Petroli
from API Holding in terms of expanding cooperation between our
countries in the energy sector was noted.


During the conversation, views were exchanged on energy
security, SOCAR's activities in Italy, and other issues of mutual
interest.


Speaking at the reception, the SOCAR president spoke about the
development path of independent Azerbaijan, founded by the National
Leader Heydar Aliyev, under the wise leadership of President Ilham
Aliyev, and its historical achievements.







Noting that relations between Azerbaijan and Italy have
developed over the past years on the basis of mutual trust and
close cooperation, Najaf pointed out that today relations are
dynamically expanding, and mutually beneficial partnership has been
successfully deepened in the energy sector, along with other areas.
Najaf said that the official launch of SOCAR Italy, as well as the
acquisition of shares of Italiana Petroli by SOCAR, are indicators
of successful cooperation between our countries.


The event also included speeches by Azerbaijani Ambassador to
Italy Rashad Aslanov, Italian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation Edmondo Cierielli, and Vice President
of the Italian Senate, Senator Licia Ronzulli.


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