Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 23
By Ali Mustafayev - Trend:
The cooperation of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences with Millers Oils Ltd. is a big step for developing Azerbaijan’s production potential, UK ambassador to Azerbaijan Carole Mary Crofts said.
The ambassador made the remarks at the ceremony of opening of a production site of UK’s Millers Oils Ltd. in Baku Nov. 23.
President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) Akif Alizade and several officials from both sides also attended the ceremony.
This cooperation has already led to the use of the latest technologies for the production of premium class products in Azerbaijan, Crofts said.
The diplomat added that Azerbaijan’s export potential and the number of the country's energy specialists will undoubtedly increase as a result of this cooperation.
The ambassador also added that Azerbaijan is a close and reliable partner of UK.
Today's event shows the actively developing cooperation between our countries, as well as interest in Azerbaijan’s production sector, she said.
UK and Azerbaijan are expected to effectively cooperate in many spheres, including the energy sector, for a long time, Crofts said.
The ambassador also congratulated Azerbaijan with the extension of the "Contract of the Century", which will allow the country as well as the country’s people to fully use energy resources.
Speaking about Azerbaijan’s energy potential, Crofts added that Azerbaijan will turn into one of the biggest exporters of natural gas as a result of the implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor project.