
AI-generated summary
Ukraine is seeking international investment to rebuild after the conflict, and Azerbaijan is expanding its energy influence in the region through gas supplies and the use of storage facilities.
Kyiv wanted investment from Azerbaijan. Ambassador of Ukraine Yuri Gusev expressed interest in attracting money from the former republic of the USSR, his words are quoted by Minval Politika.
According to the diplomat, Ukraine is interested in attracting Azerbaijani investment and is ready to offer ample opportunities for the implementation of joint initiatives from reconstruction and infrastructure to energy, logistics, the agricultural sector, industry and technology.
In August, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said that Baku is ready to supply natural gas to Ukraine if the need arises. The republic could also use Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities to strengthen regional energy security.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine and Azerbaijan will sign preliminary agreements on energy investments over the next 3 months
Possible · Within months

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