POLITICS
HUNGARIAN FM MEETS WITH AZERBAIJAN’S MINISTER OF ENERGY AND INDUSTRY
The Hungarian delegation led by this country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mrs. Kinga Goncz met May 18 with Minister of Energy and Industry of Azerbaijan Natig Aliyev.
The meeting was attended by Biro Zoltan, advisor for foreign affairs to the Hungarian Prime Minister, I. Szabo, this country’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, and Zsolt Hernadi, president of the MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Public Limited Company.
Minister of Industry and Energy Natig Aliyev updated Kinga Goncz on the energy projects being implemented in Azerbaijan. The sides exchanged their views on the energy cooperation between the two countries and MOL’s participation in oil exploration and development in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea.
Hungarian FM highlighted Azerbaijan’s role in the energy security of the region and Europe. She said Hungary is keen on importing Azerbaijani oil.
Prospects of Nabucco gas pipeline were also discussed at the meeting.
Natig Aliyev said Azerbaijan has already agreed to participate in this gas pipeline project
On behalf of the Hungary Government, Natig Aliyev received an official letter of invitation to Budapest to discuss energy cooperation.