Moscow:Azerbaijan's Energy Minister, Parviz Shahbazov, shared significant updates on the country's gas export achievements during the Eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit in Moscow.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Shahbazov conveyed the greetings and congratulations of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the summit participants. He emphasized the increasing role of natural gas in meeting the rising global electricity demand and stressed the necessity of secure supply routes, infrastructure investment, and long-term contracts.

During his address, Shahbazov highlighted the strategic importance of the Southern Gas Corridor, which was developed under President Aliyev's leadership. This corridor has been instrumental in expanding supply routes, diversifying markets, and fostering long-term cooperation. Azerbaijan, a gas exporter for nearly two decades, currently supplies 16 countries, extending its reach to Central Europe and the Middle East. To date, the country has exported 131 bcm of gas to Trkiye, over 66 bcm to Europe, more than 37 bcm to Georgia, and 1.7 bcm to Syria.

The minister also underscored Azerbaijan's efforts to balance energy security with environmental responsibility. He noted that the country is simultaneously developing natural gas and renewable energy sources to enhance domestic supplies and increase export potential. Azerbaijan remains committed to cooperation within the GECF and fostering mutually beneficial energy partnerships.