BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Azerbaijan’s State
Oil Company (SOCAR) and Italy have held discussions on energy
security and investment projects, SOCAR’s press service said.
According to SOCAR, the discussions took place during a meeting
between SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf and Giulio Tremonti, Chairman
of the Foreign and European Union Affairs Committee of the Chamber
of Deputies of the Italian Parliament.
During the meeting, satisfaction was expressed with the dynamic
development of the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and
Italy in the energy sector, as well as with the successful
expansion of long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation into new
areas.
In this context, the acquisition by SOCAR of shares in Italiana
Petroli from API Holding was noted as an important step towards
further strengthening bilateral relations.
The parties also exchanged views on energy security, investment
projects and other issues of mutual interest.
