Baku: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced the country’s readiness to meet Hungary’s natural gas demands. During a press statement with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb¡n, President Aliyev confirmed that Azerbaijan has been exporting natural gas to Hungary since the previous year.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev emphasized Azerbaijan’s capability to supply gas based on Hungary’s demand, highlighting the country’s extensive and expanding gas resource base. He mentioned the ongoing development of new gas fields and noted that Azerbaijan currently exports natural gas to 12 countries, including ten European nations, with eight being members of the European Union. The European Commission recognizes Azerbaijan as a Pan-European gas supplier and a reliable partner.
President Aliyev further elaborated on Azerbaijan’s prominent position in global gas exports, citing the country’s wide geographical coverage in pipeline-based gas transportation. He also indicated plans for the future development of Azerbaijan’s gas reserves, underlining the country’s strategic role in the international energy market.