BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 2. Tomorrow,
Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will be in Baku
to strengthen and deepen the energy partnership between the EU and
Azerbaijan, Trend reports via the European Commission.
He will co-chair the 12th Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council
Ministerial meeting and the 4th Green Energy Advisory Council
Ministerial meeting with Parviz Shahbazov, Minister for Energy of
the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The annual meetings gather representatives from partner
governments, institutions and companies, to take stock of and make
progress on the joint commitments to their strategic, mutually
beneficial energy partnership.
“Azerbaijan plays a significant role in EU's efforts to
diversify away from Russian fossil fuels. Gas imports through the
Southern Gas Corridor contribute to a more diversified, reliable
and secure gas supply in Europe, in line with the goals of
REPowerEU. Moreover, Azerbaijan's abundant renewable energy
resources present excellent opportunities for European companies
and Azerbaijan's economic growth. Strengthening cooperation remains
vital for the shared energy security, competitiveness and
decarbonisation goals,” said the European Commission.
In Baku, the Commissioner will also hold bilateral meetings with
Azerbaijani officials, as well as with the Minister for Energy of
the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Junghietu.
At the end of the Ministerial Meetings, Commissioner Jørgensen
and Minister Shahbazov will hold a joint press point.
