UK expects to bolster energy cooperation with Azerbaijan - PM Starmer

BAKU. June 1 (Interfax) - The UK is interested in bolstering energy cooperation with Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

"The United Kingdom remains committed to working alongside Azerbaijan to accelerate the global energy transition, which is central to this government's plans to strengthen our resilience and reach net zero by 2050. Our longstanding energy partnership, spearheaded by British industry, continues to serve as a cornerstone of our bilateral relationship and a catalyst for growth in both our countries," Starmer said in his address to the participants at Baku Energy Week.

The letter was read out by David Reed, Trade Commissioner for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the United Kingdom.

The statement emphasizes that Azerbaijan remains an extremely important partner in bolstering international energy security and sustainability in a time of global uncertainty.

"By combining our expertise in renewable energy and clean technologies, we can drive the innovation necessary to achieve net zero and secure a prosperous and sustainable future," Starmer said.

Starmer also welcomed Azerbaijan's actions to bolster peace with Armenia.

"And in the past year, your country has begun energy exports to Armenia, underpinning your commitment to lasting peace," he said.