We are working to secure new sources of natural gas for Europe by expanding cooperation with partners in the Middle East and the Caspian region, including Azerbaijan; a new supply route through Georgia, Turkey, and into Europe, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her remarks at the U.S.-EU Energy Council took place in Lisbon.
She noted the Southern Gas Corridor would help open the European market to more diverse energy sources and bolster European energy security.
"We noted the June 7, 2010, signing of a gas transit and pricing agreement between Turkey and Azerbaijan, which opened the way for producers and shippers to negotiate contracts to bring Caspian gas to European markets."

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