"The US government supports the Trans-Caspian Pipeline project. Now it is important that the European Union, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan reach an agreement," Special Envoy of the United States Secretary of State for Eurasian Energy Richard Morningstar said at the press conference on the results of his Azerbaijan visit.
He hailed meetings with Azerbaijan`s officials and representatives of energy companies in Baku.
Morningstar stressed the importance of a contract on gas purchase and sale signed between Azerbaijan and Turkey.
The US special envoy underlined this contract would be an important element of the South Corridor project.
He said the US government is committed to the South Corridor project and now the main issue is to ensure the profitability of the project.
Touching upon the Nabucco project, Morningstar underlined its importance from political and strategic aspects.

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