BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov.23
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
With the completion of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the European leg of the Southern Gas Corridor natural gas from Azerbaijan can be channeled to Germany much easier, Ambassador of Germany to Azerbaijan Dr. Wolfgang Manig told Trend.
“For Germany, the Southern Gas Corridor plays an important role in the diversification of our energy supply. As it is well known – despite other rumors distributed in the past - , Germany does not depend on one single provider alone. Although there are long-lasting energy relations with a big supplier, who also invested in the German energy infrastructure, Germany always had a variety of suppliers. The Southern Gas Corridor will even broaden this diversity,” he said.
The envoy noted that for Germany, Azerbaijan is the most important trade partner in South Caucasus.
“The Azerbaijani-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry AHK is a unique instrument to offer business opportunities for German companies in Azerbaijan and for Azerbaijani companies in Germany.
Apart from figures, German direct investment in Azerbaijan needs a reliable legal system. With our Chairmanship of the Ministerial Committee of the Council of Europe, Germany has already begun the dialogue with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Justice to continue our cooperation in the reform of the judiciary. Furthermore, AHK cooperates with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Economy to strengthen the vocational training,” added Manig.
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