Baku: A new episode of “Azerbaijan and the World” has been released on the AZERTAC website, featuring discussions on energy cooperation between Baku and Sofia. Host Tamilla Mamedova spoke with former Bulgarian Deputy Energy Minister Yavor Kuyumdzhiev, highlighting Azerbaijan’s pivotal role in supporting Bulgaria’s energy security.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Kuyumdzhiev emphasized the significance of energy supplies from Azerbaijan in ensuring Bulgaria’s energy security. He pointed out the necessity for diversification of energy sources, including oil, amidst the current geopolitical landscape. The development of alternative cooperation avenues also emerged as a priority.
Kuyumdzhiev identified the development of renewable energy sources as a promising area for collaboration between the two nations. He acknowledged Bulgaria’s advancements in solar energy capacity and energy storage systems, which present opportunities for joint projects.
The former deputy minister also underlined the importance of a proposed project to lay an electricity cable along the Black Sea’s bottom. This cable would connect Azerbaijan via Georgia to Europe, including Romania and Bulgaria. He believes this initiative could further expand energy cooperation and help utilize renewable resources, especially solar energy, in Azerbaijan’s southern regions.