BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 3. Azerbaijan remains a
key gas supplier for Bulgaria, the Deputy Foreign Minister of
Azerbaijan Fariz Rzayev said at an event dedicated to Bulgaria’s
National Liberation Day, Trend reports.
Speaking at the event, Rzayev emphasized the importance of
energy cooperation between the two countries.
“Azerbaijan supplies more than 50 percent of Bulgaria’s gas
consumption. We consider energy to be a strategic sector and are
committed to further strengthening our relations in this area,” he
pointed out.
The deputy minister also said that Bulgaria has become an
important transit hub for transporting Azerbaijani gas to Europe,
which is a successful example of bilateral partnership.
“Energy cooperation is the foundation of our strategic
partnership, and we look forward to expanding our interaction in
this area,” Rzayev added.
To note, Azerbaijan has doubled its natural gas supplies to
Bulgaria in 2024, reaching two billion cubic meters.
Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News Agency’s
WhatsApp
channel
