Washington: Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister, Parviz Shahbazov, engaged in significant discussions with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce during his recent visit, aiming to bolster cooperation in the energy sector.
According to Trend News Agency, Minister Shahbazov met with Michael Cloud, Vice Chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy, and Dan Newhouse, a Republican member of the Subcommittee on Energy, Water Resources, and Related Institutions. The discussions focused on advancing the successful energy collaboration between Azerbaijan and the U.S., with particular emphasis on projects like the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and the Southern Gas Corridor, which are pivotal to regional energy supply. The meetings highlighted the significant influence of U.S. President Donald Trump in the execution of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline and underscored new opportunities presented by ‘Trump’s Roadmap for International Peace and Prosperity’ and the Memorandum of Understanding on the Charter of Strategic Partnership. The dialogue also covered potential projects to ensure electricity flows between Azerbaijan, Trkiye, Central Asia, and Europe.
In a separate meeting with Jennifer Miel, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and leading energy companies within the Chamber, the expansion of energy ties was a key topic. The discussions reiterated President Ilham Aliyev’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing Azerbaijan’s role in the global energy market, encompassing hydrocarbons, electricity, renewable energy, and hydrogen. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised Azerbaijan’s contributions to the global energy agenda, particularly in green energy, and expressed a commitment to deepen cooperation with Azerbaijan. A delegation from the Chamber is scheduled to visit Azerbaijan in February next year, with energy cooperation as a main focus.