BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. A meeting was held
at the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan between Energy Minister
Parviz Shahbazov and a delegation led by the Speaker of the
Assembly of North Macedonia, Afrim Gashi, Trend reports.
The sides discussed prospects for deepening bilateral relations,
particularly in the energy sector. It was noted that in recent
years, political and economic ties between Azerbaijan and North
Macedonia have strengthened, with significant progress made in
energy cooperation.
The meeting highlighted the successful continuation of natural
gas supplies from Azerbaijan to North Macedonia since last year.
Both sides expressed interest in expanding this cooperation over
the long term, while the North Macedonian parliament affirmed its
full support for the development of the energy partnership.
Minister Shahbazov also provided information about Azerbaijan’s
energy initiatives with the European Union and its member states.
These include major projects such as the Southern Gas Corridor,
“green energy corridors,” and the development of renewable energy
sources. Azerbaijan’s plans to raise the share of renewable sources
in its total installed energy capacity to 33 percent by 2027 and to
44 percent by 2035 were outlined. Steps toward exporting “green
energy” to the European market were also discussed, along with
assessments of potential supply opportunities.
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