BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 20. A meeting was held between Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, and the Secretary General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), Sohail Mahmood, Trend reports, citing the Ministry of Energy.
At the meeting, it was emphasized that Azerbaijan, as the first non-founding member of the organization, is interested in active and practical cooperation within the D-8, and the head of state attaches great importance to developing relations with the organization. It was noted that Azerbaijan is ready to contribute to strengthening cooperation among member states in all areas, particularly in the fields of energy, trade, transport infrastructure, and sustainable development.
Issues related to the establishment of the “D-8 Energy and Climate Center” in Azerbaijan were discussed. It was noted that work in this direction is continuing in accordance with the decision adopted at the 50th meeting of D-8 Commissioners in Cairo. Confidence was expressed that the Center will become an important platform for dialogue and cooperation among member states in the areas of energy transition, renewable energy, and climate resilience.
The parties also exchanged views on preparations for the “1st Meeting of Energy Ministers of D-8 Member States,” which is scheduled to take place as part of “Baku Energy Week.” It was noted that Azerbaijan’s extensive experience in energy security and the energy transition, as well as regional energy interconnection projects, creates broad opportunities for cooperation among member states. Dialogue within the D-8 framework on energy issues is important for implementing these opportunities, strengthening cooperation in the field of energy security, investments in renewable energy sources, sustainable financing, and the green transition.
