Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 27
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend:
Azerbaijan is ready to share its experience in the field of energy with the Republic of South Africa and to assist it in development of a massive energy-producing potential, Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Natig Aliyev said.
The minister welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa Pule Isaac Malefane Oct. 27, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy said in a message.
The parties discussed the prospects of energy cooperation between the two countries during the meeting.
“Azerbaijani government is currently implementing reforms in order to diversify its economy and bring out new markets. This creates a possibility to develop cooperation with different countries. Azerbaijan is ready to share its experience in the energy sphere with South Africa, as well as to help the country to develop its big energy potential,” Aliyev added.
Malefane, in turn, noted that the South African government attaches great importance to its relations with Azerbaijan and is interested in expanding relations.
“We intend to take advantage of Azerbaijan’s rich experience in the oil production area, in training of experts and development of the energy sector,” Malefane said.
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