EU commissioner to visit Azerbaijan for energy partnership talks

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen will co-chair meetings on the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) and green energy during his visit to Azerbaijan, aimed at strengthening and deepening the energy partnership between the EU and Azerbaijan, the commissioner’s office at the European Commission said, per local media.

“Tomorrow, the Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, will visit Baku to strengthen and deepen the energy partnership between the EU and Azerbaijan. He will co-chair the 12th meeting of the Advisory Council on the Southern Gas Corridor and the 4th meeting of the Advisory Council on Green Energy alongside the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Parviz Shahbazov,” the office said.

The European Commission emphasised that Azerbaijan plays an important role in the EU’s efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

According to a representative from the commissioner’s office, gas supplies via the Southern Gas Corridor contribute to creating more diversified, reliable, and secure supply routes for Europe in line with the goals of the REPowerEU initiative. In addition, Azerbaijan’s significant potential in renewable energy offers broad opportunities for European companies and supports the country’s economic growth.

The commissioner’s office noted that further deepening cooperation remains a key factor in achieving shared goals in energy security, competitiveness, and decarbonization.

“Annual Advisory Council meetings bring together representatives of governments and partner companies to assess progress and coordinate joint commitments within the framework of a strategic and mutually beneficial energy partnership,” the office added.

By Khagan Isayev