Baku, October 27, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov addressed the Eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit in Moscow.
The minister conveyed the greetings and congratulations of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the summit participants.
In his remarks, the energy minister outlined the growing role of natural gas in ensuring reliable and flexible energy supplies amid rising electricity demand, emphasizing the importance of secure supply routes, infrastructure investment and long-term contracts.
Highlighting Azerbaijan’s energy policy, Parviz Shahbazov underscored the importance of the Southern Gas Corridor, developed under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, in expanding supply routes, diversifying markets and promoting lasting cooperation.
He noted that Azerbaijan which has been exporting gas for nearly 20 years, now supplies 16 countries, having expanded its reach to Central Europe and the Middle East. To date, it has exported 131 bcm of gas to Türkiye, over 66 bcm to Europe, more than 37 bcm to Georgia and 1.7 bcm to Syria.
The minister emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to balancing energy security with environmental responsibility, noting that the country is developing natural gas and renewable energy sources in parallel to strengthen domestic supplies and increase export potential. Azerbaijan also reaffirmed its commitment to cooperation within the GECF and mutually beneficial energy partnerships.