Alexey Shevtsov commented on the possibility of energy cooperation between Yerevan and Baku
Quick Look
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexei Shevtsov said that Moscow supports the resumption of energy cooperation between Armenia and Azerbaijan, noting the need to build a gas pipeline and conclude long-term contracts.
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Why It Matters
Armenian and Azerbaijani officials previously discussed the possibility of gas supplies from Azerbaijan to Armenia.
Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexei Shevtsov said that Moscow welcomes the resumption of energy cooperation between Yerevan and Baku, but supplies from Azerbaijan will require building a gas pipeline and signing long-term contracts, TASS writes.
According to Shevtsov, the Russian Security Council drew attention to recent statements by Armenian and Azerbaijani officials about the possibilities of gas supplies from Azerbaijan to Armenia. He noted that the fact of the resumption of Armenian-Azerbaijani cooperation in the energy sector is welcome.
Open Questions
- Will negotiations begin on the construction of a gas pipeline?
- What is the time frame for the project?
