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Azerbaijan–EU Green Energy Corridor Discussed at Tirana Summit

MAY 19, 2025

On May 16, 2025, during the sixth European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Tirana, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to discuss the development of the Azerbaijan–EU Green Energy Corridor.

President Aliyev emphasized Azerbaijan's commitment to strengthening energy cooperation with the European Union, highlighting the country's role in supplying energy to 10 European countries, including 8 EU member states. The discussions focused on expanding renewable energy collaboration, particularly through the Caspian–Black Sea–Europe Green Energy Corridor project. 

The leaders also addressed the strategic partnership agreement between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, aimed at facilitating the transmission of Central Asia’s renewable energy resources via the Caspian Sea. Additionally, they discussed the progress of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and its significance in enhancing energy security and diversification for Europe. 

This high-level engagement underscores Azerbaijan's pivotal role in Europe's energy transition and the mutual interest in advancing sustainable energy initiatives.

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