Azerbaijan, Baku, Aug. 14 /Trend/
Russia is interested in development of natural gas market in Azerbaijan. It was stated in the report of the Ministry of Energy upon the results of bilateral meeting between leaders of Russia and Azerbaijan in Baku, which was attended by Energy Minister Alexander Novak.
The sides discussed possibility of the participation in realization of joint projects in Azerbaijan.
Among other issues, the sides touched upon the development of the gas market in Azerbaijan.
Number of corporate agreements was signed between Russian and Azerbaijani energy companies in the oil, gas and electricity spheres.
Head of "Rosneft" Igor Sechin also attended in meeting. "Rosneft" is interested in expanding the use of natural gas, which is new and one of the priorities of the gas company's strategy.