Baku: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has underscored Azerbaijan's significance in bolstering international energy security through a letter addressed to the 31st Baku Energy Week, as reported by APA. The letter was delivered by David Reed, the Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the United Kingdom.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the letter from Prime Minister Starmer emphasized the strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and Azerbaijan in the global energy transition. Starmer recalled his visit to Baku during COP29 eighteen months ago, commending Azerbaijan's proactive approach to energy transition, including the expansion of renewable energy production and innovative solutions for green energy transportation.

The letter also highlighted Azerbaijan's key role in supporting Ukraine's energy resilience amidst ongoing challenges posed by Russia, and its contribution to enhancing European energy supply chain diversity. Additionally, the initiation of energy exports to Armenia was noted as a significant step towards fostering lasting peace.

Starmer affirmed the UK's commitment to collaborating with Azerbaijan in accelerating the global energy transition, an essential component of the UK's plans to enhance resilience and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The Prime Minister praised the enduring energy partnership between the two nations, driven by British industry, as a cornerstone of their bilateral relations and a driver of economic growth.

In conclusion, Starmer expressed his appreciation for Azerbaijan's leadership in these initiatives and extended his best wishes for a successful Baku Energy Week event.