The European Union expects to complete its assessment of the Nakhchivan railway project soon, a subject discussed during Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s meeting with European Council President António Costa in Dublin.
The two officials discussed transport links, the Middle Corridor and further energy cooperation between Azerbaijan and the EU on Nov. 12, Vesti Baku reported. Costa invited Aliyev to visit the EU to continue the political dialogue.
Azerbaijani Gas Reaches 10 EU Countries
The meeting noted that Azerbaijan supplies natural gas to 10 EU member states.
Baku said continued cooperation would require reconsideration of approaches to long-term energy contracts and financing mechanisms.
The two also discussed an agreement among Azerbaijan, Georgia, Türkiye and Bulgaria to export renewable electricity to the European market.
Caspian-Black Sea Connectivity
Aliyev also met Romanian President Nicușor Dan. The two agreed to advance major energy and transport projects and highlighted the potential for cooperation connecting the Caspian and Black Sea regions.
Azerbaijan and Romania also considered cooperation in defense manufacturing, science and education. Dan invited Aliyev to visit Romania.
During a separate meeting with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, the agenda included trade, energy, Azerbaijan-EU relations and the regional peace process. No specific new agreement was announced after that discussion.