Azerbaijan and Romania - Collaboration in the energy sector

Marian Petre Milut, president of the Romanian Employers National Union (UNPR), met on Tuesday with ambassador of the Azerbaijan Republic, Eldar Humbat oglu Hasanov. Milut talked about Romania's interest in finding alternative energy solutions by signing a cooperation agreement with the employers union in Azerbaijan. At Hasanov's request, Milut presented the situation of the Romanian energy system and UNPR's actions in finding alternative energy sources. The two parties agreed that the price of energy and natural gas in Romania could jeopardize the investments realized in this sector. "The solutions that the two countries could promote in the future can build an alternative for the present projects," said Milut. The Azerbaijan ambassador expressed his hopes that Romania will be involved in projects concerning the transportation of oil and natural gas through the Batumi and Poti ports. The ambassador appreciated the good relations between Romania and his country and reminded that Romania was the first country in Europe who, in 1991, recognized Azerbaijan's independence.