Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak announced the expansion of dialogue between Russia and Azerbaijan in the energy sector

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that Russia and Azerbaijan are increasing their constructive dialogue in the energy sector.

Novak invited his Azerbaijani colleagues to take part in the international forum “Russian Energy Week” on October 14–16 in Moscow.

MOSCOW, September 26 - RIA Novosti. Russia and Azerbaijan are increasing their constructive dialogue in the energy sector, both on oil and gas issues and on electricity issues, said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

Novak, as part of a working trip to Azerbaijan, met with the Deputy Prime Minister of the republic, Shahin Mustafayev. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral relations, in particular cooperation in the trade and economic sphere, including industry, energy, transport and logistics.

“There remains enormous potential for the development of trade and economic relations between our countries. Today, Russia and Azerbaijan are building up a constructive dialogue in the energy sector, both on oil and gas issues and on electricity issues, relying on their vast joint long-term experience and common history,” Novak said, his words quoted by the Russian Cabinet of Ministers.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the countries continue intensive and fruitful interaction within the framework of the OPEC+ Declaration of Cooperation.

“Thanks to the support of Azerbaijan and our common opinion on the future of the oil industry, we are able to come to a consensus on the most important issues on the global energy agenda and jointly implement measures to stabilize the global energy market,” he noted.