A meeting was held between the Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov and the delegation led by the head of the Ireland-Azerbaijan Interparliamentary Friendship Group Tony McCormack.
According to the Ministry of Energy, the opportunities for the development of bilateral relations, in particular, for deepening cooperation in the field of energy were discussed at the meeting.
The important role of interparliamentary relations in strengthening ties and identifying new areas of cooperation was emphasized. Against the backdrop of existing global challenges in the energy sector, Azerbaijan’s contribution as a stable and reliable supplier to Europe’s energy security was highlighted. Information was provided on the country’s exports of crude oil and natural gas, as well as ongoing projects aimed at diversifying the energy system, including the development of renewable energy sources and the creation of interregional green energy corridors. The Irish delegation shared updates on their country’s energy transition policy, development of renewable energy sources, and efforts to modernize energy infrastructure, expressing interest in expanding energy cooperation with Azerbaijan.
At the meeting, it was noted that 532 thousand tons of crude oil were supplied to Ireland from Azerbaijan last year. Cooperation opportunities in the field of liquefied natural gas (LNG) were considered, as well as Irish companies were invited to invest in renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan, including production and transmission.
During the conversation, the question of the participation of the Irish side in the events to be held within the framework of the Baku Energy Week was also touched upon.
