APA: Azerbaijan one of main partners of UK and EU in region, British minister says

“Azerbaijan can act as a leader in the energy security of the region and Europe”, UK Minister of State for Energy Michael Fallon told journalists in Baku, APA reports.

Fallon said the Ukrainian and Iraqi events make the EU think about new sources and reliable partners, adding Azerbaijan is the one of the main partners of the UK and EU in the region. He noted that a number of British companies have invested in Azerbaijan.

“The visit aims to expand the cooperation in this area and within the existing projects. Meetings to be held as part of the visit are of importance to the energy security of the UK and EU. Azerbaijan may become a politically and economically leader in the region. The UK is ready to support Azerbaijan in this sphere”, the minister said.
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