BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 6. Azerbaijan is ready to supply gas to Ukraine if necessary and is also considering the possibility of using Ukraine’s underground gas storage facilities, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said.
Bayramov made the remarks while answering journalists’ questions at a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv.
The minister said energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and Ukraine has a strategic nature and is based on many years of partnership. “Within the framework of our bilateral energy dialogue, various projects, including opportunities to use existing infrastructure, are regularly discussed. Ukraine’s extensive gas storage capacity and underground storage infrastructure have significant potential,” he said.
Bayramov stressed that Azerbaijan is ready to consider any commercially viable opportunities that serve the interests of both sides and have sound technical and economic justification.
He added that Azerbaijan’s gas reserves and export capabilities continue to grow. “If the need arises, we will be pleased to supply gas to our friendly Ukraine as well,” Bayramov said.
According to the minister, these issues remain under constant consideration at the expert level.
Bayramov also addressed the issue of ensuring the security of civilian and energy infrastructure in Ukraine, including facilities operated under the SOCAR brand. “SOCAR is a company that has successfully operated in Ukraine for many years and has continued its activities even during the most difficult periods, providing services to civilians,” Bayramov said.
He noted that air defense and military protection measures fall within the authority of the Ukrainian state.
According to the minister, Azerbaijan’s focus is on ensuring the uninterrupted operation of civilian facilities, delivering humanitarian assistance and supporting the restoration of damaged infrastructure. “Azerbaijan will continue providing humanitarian and energy support to Ukraine in line with the needs of the Ukrainian people,” Bayramov added.
