The third meeting of High-Level Energy Dialogue established to develop a strategic energy partnership between Azerbaijan and the European Union (EU) was held in Brussels, the Kingdom of Belgium.

At the meeting held under the leadership of Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and European Union Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen, the Ministry of Energy, SOCAR, AREA, the Directorate General for energy of the European Commission (DG ENER), the European Investment Bank (ADB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as well as the CESI company were represented.

At the meeting, discussions were held on the priorities of the Energy Partnership for the Southern Gas Corridor and energy transition. The prospects for Azerbaijan's gas production and export, the current situation with the EU's gas supply and the opportunities for financing gas transportation infrastructure within the EBRD's strategy on the energy sector were considered.

During the discussions, the sides also exchanged views on energy efficiency and measures taken within the framework of reducing methane emissions.

“Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the Ministry of Energy.