POLITICS
Azerbaijan plays important role in energy security of Europe
Paris, September 16 (AZERTAC). An international conference titled “Azerbaijan: strategic partner of Europe for energy security” was held in the Paris office of the Council of Europe.
First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva who is visiting Paris has attended the conference.
Mayor of 7th arrondissement of Paris Rachida Dati expressed gratitude to Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva for participation at the conference, noting Azerbaijan is a strategic partner of France. The Mayor stressed special merits of the President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva in deepening the relations between the two countries.
First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva addressed the conference, spoke of Azerbaijan`s role in ensuring the energy security of Europe, the development of Caspian hydrocarbon reserves, newly discovered gas deposits and diversification of oil transport routes.
The conference was also addressed by transport minister of France Thierry Mariani and the industry and energy minister of Azerbaijan Natig Aliyev, who spoke of the country`s oil strategy successes.