Azerbaijan, Czech Republic expanding energy cooperation
Baku, May 7, AZERTAC
The Azerbaijan–Czech Republic Joint Working Group on energy cooperation held its second hybrid meeting to discuss current bilateral ties and future development prospects in the energy sector.
The meeting highlighted the strong energy partnership between the two countries, emphasizing that it remains a key pillar of their bilateral relations. It was noted that Azerbaijan makes a significant contribution to the Czech Republic’s energy security by supplying a substantial portion of the country's oil demand.
The sides stressed the strategic importance of expanding the Southern Gas Corridor for EU energy security and gas diversification, expressing strong interest in its use for supplying gas to the Czech market.
The meeting also explored opportunities to expand cooperation in energy security, energy supply diversification, the transition to green energy, and energy efficiency.
Companies from the Czech Republic with ESCO (Energy Service Company) experience were invited to take part in a roundtable scheduled for June 2, 2026, during Baku Energy Week. The event aims to establish direct links between international ESCO firms and major Azerbaijani energy consumers.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a protocol summarizing the discussions of the Joint Working Group.
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