Aliyev and Costa discuss Azerbaijan-EU energy cooperation

The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, met with European Council President António Costa in Dublin to discuss Azerbaijan-EU cooperation in energy, transport, and connectivity.

• António Costa said he was satisfied with the development of Azerbaijan-EU relations and invited Aliyev to visit the European Union for further dialogue and cooperation.
• The sides discussed gas supplies, noting Azerbaijan exports gas to 10 EU member states, and reviewed long-term energy contracts and financial mechanisms; they also referenced renewable power exports involving Azerbaijan, Georgia, Türkiye, and Bulgaria, and said the EU’s assessment of the Nakhchivan railway project would be completed soon.