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By Nigar Abbasova

French energy major Total marked the 20th anniversary of its activity in Azerbaijan on November 22.

A solemn event, which has been held in Baku, brought together French Ambassador to Azerbaijan Aurelia Bouchez, BP Regional President for Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey Gordon Birrell, U.S. Ambassador Robert Cekuta, as well as Azerbaijani, French officials and public figures.

SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev, addressing the event, hailed fruitful cooperation between the company and Total, as well as the role of the oil-gas projects in ensuring the regional and international energy security.

Total CEO Patrick Pouyanné said the company is interested in developing relations with Azerbaijan, mentioning that there are wide opportunities for bolstering of ties.

He underlined that Total would continue to make investments to oil-gas operations in Azerbaijan.

Executive Director of Total in Azerbaijan Denis Lemarchal highlighted the activity of the company in Azerbaijan covering last 20 years. The executive director also spoke about the support rendered by the government of Azerbaijan, Ministry of Energy and SOCAR to their activity in the country.

Total, which ranks among the world’s seven largest companies, operates in more than 130 countries worldwide. Business of the company in Azerbaijan covers exploration and production, marketing services, trading and shipping.

Total has operated in Azerbaijan since 1996, mainly focusing on exploring and producing of oil and gas.

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