"Azerbaijan helps to connect Europe with Caspian Sea region, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and further China. Obviously, Azerbaijan is very important in this context. It is good that Azerbaijan develops its hub role," he said.

Moreover, Devigne touched upon Azerbaijan’s role in ensuring Europe’s energy security and emphasized the significance of the Southern Gas Corridor.

"We are very positive about this project, and we are very much supporting this project. European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic has recently attended the Southern Gas Corridor ministerial meeting. During the discussions, he reiterated that we are fully supporting this project," he said.

Masaim Abdullayev,

“Khalq qazeti”