Azerbaijani energy minister to participate in 8th OPEC international seminar

Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov will participate in the two-day 8th OPEC International Seminar, which starts on July 5 in the Austrian capital Vienna.

The seminar titled "Towards a sustainable and inclusive energy transition," will feature a slate of high-level roundtables, ministerial sessions, and exhibitions, Report informs, citing the Ministry.

Several bilateral meetings are planned to be held as part of the visit.

 Participants will address key issues and challenges facing the oil and energy industry, including energy transition, energy poverty alleviation, energy security, climate change policies, investment, technology, and innovation.

The 7th OPEC International Seminar, held in 2018, attracted nearly 1,000 participants from over 50 countries and regions.

The current series of OPEC International seminar was inaugurated in 2001 and provides a platform for high-level discussions and cooperation on key industry issues.