UK minister: Azerbaijan may take leading role in ensuring Europe’s energy security
BAKU – The wealth of energy resources gives Azerbaijan the potential for a leading role in ensuring European energy security, British Minister for Europe David Lidington said Wednesday in a meeting at the Azerbaijan University of Languages speaking on Azerbaijan's role in Europe.
"The transit of the Azerbaijani gas to Europe through Turkey via the South Corridor would provide Europe with a new and important source of energy," he said. "It would also be beneficial for Azerbaijan as a gas supplier, and for the regional countries looking for new export routes to the energy market."
Meeting the EU norms and standards will allow Azerbaijan, as well as other countries participating in the EU Eastern Partnership Program, to bring its energy market close to Europe's.
"Azerbaijan, as well as the EU, needs to exchange experiences and practices to do this," Lidington said.
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