BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 18
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
UK wants to take energy cooperation with Azerbaijan to next level, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy, Baroness Emma Nicholson told Trend.
“The UK and Azerbaijan have strong existing ties in the energy sector and we want to take this cooperation to the next level as we work in partnership to develop renewable energy opportunities. The UK-Azerbaijan trade and investment partnership remains strong, in particular the UK’s continued commitment to Azerbaijan’s energy sector and wider economy, with BP continuing to invest in new exploration and development activities during this difficult time,” she said.
Baroness Nicholson said working together will ensure that countries can return more resilient, innovative and economically dynamic.
“Our diplomatic engagement will also continue and we look forward to the next round of the UK-Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue and the Joint Inter-government Commission happening at the earliest opportunity,” she said. “As Trade Envoy, I look forward to exploring what opportunities there are to achieve this together.”
She went on to add that relations between the two countries are strong and will continue to grow.
“Just this month, the UK Deputy Foreign Minister Morton and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Mammadyarov discussed a number of key areas for cooperation in the coming months and years, including securing a UK-Azerbaijan bilateral agreement which will further strengthen the excellent ties between our two countries. As hosts of COP26 next year, the UK will also be working closely with Azerbaijan to find solutions to climate change,” noted Baroness Nicholson.
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