Construction of Igdir-Nakhchivan gas pipeline continues: Azerbaijani minister
The construction of the Igdir-Nakhchivan gas pipeline continues, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov said on Thursday.
He made the remarks while speaking at the opening ceremony of an Azerbaijan-Türkiye Investment Forum in Baku, News.Az reports.
Minister Jabbarov noted that the Igdir-Nakhchivan gas pipeline exemplifies Azerbaijani-Turkish friendship.
“One of the major directions of mutually beneficial relationship is the realization of cooperation prospects in the sector of renewable energy. It is feasible to export energy gained from alternative and renewable energy projects to countries in the region, particularly Türkiye and Europe, as part of Azerbaijan's partnership with foreign investors,” he said.
Azerbaijan and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding on the Igdir-Nakhchivan gas pipeline on December 15, 2020.
The project will be implemented by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and Türkiye's BOTAŞ. Nakhchivan currently receives gas mainly through Iran. Azeri gas supplies via Türkiye will help Nakhchivan meet its gas needs. The Turkish section of the pipeline from Igdir to Sadarak in Nakhchivan will be 85 kilometers long.
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