Expert: Azerbaijan becoming one of key partners in global energy security

For many years, Azerbaijan has put forward important initiatives in the energy field aimed at effective governance, expanding international cooperation and diversifying routes.

Gunay Rahimli, Senior Adviser at the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication, told Report while commenting on the remarks made by President Ilham Aliyev during Baku Energy Week.

According to her, this policy has enabled the country to become an important actor not only in regional but also in global energy security.

"In particular, Azerbaijan's role in Europe's energy supply has grown further in recent years, and its image as a reliable partner has strengthened. The energy strategy implemented in the country identifies the development of renewable energy sources as a priority area alongside the efficient use of traditional energy resources. This approach not only serves Azerbaijan's long-term energy security goals, but also makes an important contribution to the fight against global climate change," she said.

Baku Energy Week's transformation into one of the leading events on the global energy stage is the result of the reliable cooperation model established in Azerbaijan's energy sector and the successful implementation of new energy initiatives.

The senior adviser at the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication stressed that the strong potential the country has built in the traditional energy sector is now being complemented and further strengthened by consistent projects in the field of green energy.

"The expansion of the use of renewable energy sources, diversification of energy resources and development of international partnerships are among the main strategic areas ensuring the long-term sustainability of Azerbaijan's energy sector. In this regard, President Ilham Aliyev's remarks at Baku Energy Week show that our country's participation in ensuring global energy security continues at a new stage," Rahimli said.

She noted that Baku Energy Week once again demonstrates that Azerbaijan is consistently continuing its strategic course in energy security, international cooperation and sustainable development.

According to her, this approach further strengthens the country's position as a long-term and reliable partner in global energy security and plays an important role in determining future development priorities for the energy sector.

Energy security has become one of the main areas of states' development strategies in the modern world. Against this backdrop, Azerbaijan is further strengthening its position in the global system as a reliable and strategic partner through its purposeful energy policy. For many years, the country has taken consistent steps to ensure the efficient management of energy resources, diversification of export routes and expansion of international cooperation.

President Ilham Aliyev's remarks during Baku Energy Week once again confirm Azerbaijan's growing role in ensuring global energy security and the consistent, purposeful state policy being implemented in this area. The speech demonstrates both the main priorities of the country's energy diplomacy and the further strengthening of Azerbaijan's position as a reliable and responsible partner in the international energy system.