Baku: “After the crisis in 2022, South European countries faced problems in acquiring energy resources, and in this context, Azerbaijan’s role as a major gas producer became more prominent,” said Marika Karagianni, a professor at Democritus University of Thrace in Greece, during a panel session on “Facing the New World Order: Expectations from Economic Transformation and Digital Revolution” at the 7th ADA Political Forum, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, in her country, Azerbaijan is seen as having a crucial role in the diversification of energy resources in Europe and in supplying “green energy” to Europe via relevant routes. Professor Karagianni emphasized the significance of crises like the one in 2022 and the depletion of traditional energy resources, which have underscored the importance of transitioning to green energy. She identified Azerbaijan, along with Egypt, Tunisia, and Israel, as having significant potential in the production and export of alternative energy sources.

“We believe that Azerbaijan can play a key role in supplying green energy to Europe via relevant routes in the diversification of energy resources in Europe,” she noted. Professor Karagianni further explained that countries located in Central Asia and the Caspian region are poised to become major and reliable energy suppliers for Europe in the future. Additionally, she highlighted the need for Central and Northern European countries to diversify their energy markets, a move that will further promote the use of green energy resources.