Moscow:Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia and Azerbaijan are actively engaging in discussions to expand cooperation in the energy sector. These remarks were made during the 8th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), where he highlighted the ongoing dialogue between the two nations.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Putin praised Azerbaijan as a stable and reliable partner in the energy sector. He emphasized that Moscow and Baku are exploring opportunities to enhance their collaboration and noted the considerable potential for joint efforts.

Putin also addressed Russian gas exports to Türkiye, stating that supplies had reached 30 billion cubic metres. He clarified that despite the larger volume compared to Azerbaijan's supply, Russia does not view Azerbaijan as a competitor in the Turkish gas market. Instead, he expressed a willingness to cooperate with Azerbaijan in this area.