Baku:President Ilham Aliyev emphasized the rising geopolitical and security significance of Azerbaijan, attributing this to the nation's abundant energy resources.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Aliyev made these remarks during his speech at the 8th Congress of the New Azerbaijan Party (YAP).

He highlighted that energy security is synonymous with national security for every country and noted that Azerbaijan's role in this area is expected to expand further.