Irakli Kobakhidze: Energy cooperation is a key priority in Azerbaijan–Georgia strategic relations

Signagi, October 30, AZERTAC “Cooperation in the energy sector is one of the key priorities in the strategic relations between Azerbaijan and Georgia,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said at the 11th meeting of the Azerbaijan–Georgia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.He emphasized that the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan oil pipeline, the Baku–Tbilisi–Erzurum gas pipeline, the Baku–Supsa oil pipeline and the Southern Gas Corridor, jointly implemented by the two countries, have for many years facilitated the transit of energy resources and contributed to ensuring Europe’s energy security.The Prime Minister noted that Georgia was also participating in the development of a green energy project with Azerbaijan. The project aims to facilitate the transmission of renewable energy resources to European markets via the South Caucasus.He also highlighted that cooperation between the two countries extended to other areas, including defense, culture, education, agriculture, healthcare, tourism and environmental protection.Kobakhidze reaffirmed Georgia’s readiness to further strengthen existing ties and develop new areas of cooperation. Khatayi Azizov Special correspondent