Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov held a meeting with the delegation led by Farzaneh Sadegh, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Co-Chair of the Azerbaijan-Iran Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation.
According to information from the Ministry of Energy, the parties expressed satisfaction that, thanks to the efforts of the heads of state, Azerbaijan-Iran relations have entered a new stage of development in all areas. It was emphasized that these relations have deep historical roots and are developing on the basis of mutual respect.
The strategic importance of the energy sector in bilateral cooperation was a special focus of the meeting. The extensive coverage of energy issues in the Protocol of the 17th meeting of the “State Commission on Economic, Trade and Humanitarian Cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran” was assessed as confirmation of the high value given to partnership in this field.
One of the main topics of discussion was the construction and operation of the joint hydroelectric power plants on the Aras River — “Khudafarin,” “Giz Galasi” (Maiden Tower), and “Ordubad” HPPs — as well as the export of electricity generated at these stations. The parties agreed to further intensify joint activities in order to accelerate the implementation of these projects.
The meeting is regarded as an important step towards the efficient use of water-energy resources, strengthening regional energy security, and further consolidating neighborly relations between Azerbaijan and Iran.