Ilham Aliyev thanks Trump for supporting energy projects
Baku/26.02.20/Turan: President Ilham Aliyev received on Wednesday Energy Counselor Advisor to the US Secretary of State, Kurt Donelly.
Pointing to the successful implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) project, Aliyev noted that the TANAP pipeline (part of the SCG) has already reached Europe. This will allow even more to export gas from fields in the Caspian to Europe, Aliyev said.
“I know that President Trump is personally involved in this process. His personal involvement was very helpful in overcoming the difficulties we encountered. Now there are no obstacles. I am convinced that our effective cooperation will continue,” Aliyev said.
In turn, Donnelly noted the importance of the upcoming sixth meeting of the Advisory Council on South Caucasus at the ministerial level in Baku, in which he will participate.
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the development of alternative energy sources in Azerbaijan. -16D-
Politics
-
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
-
By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
-
On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
-
Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
Leave a review