(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 9. The Czech Republic
considers implementation of several projects focused on green
energy in Azerbaijan in the near future, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of the Czech Republic told Trend .
'Following the publication of 'Azerbaijan 2030: National
Priorities for Socio-economic Development', several bilateral
projects focused on water management, green energy, and energy
efficiency are under consideration for the near future,' the source
said.
According to the ministry, Czechia also welcomes Azerbaijan's
4-year Action Plan for the establishment of a 'Green Energy Zone'
initiative on its lands liberated from Armenian occupation.
'The capacity of renewable resources is tremendous in Karabakh.
The hydro energy potential of these mountain regions is of interest
for experienced Czech companies. Czech companies are very much
interested in participation in the restoration process, and
currently we are waiting for the concrete options', the source
added.
The Czech Republic perceives the field of renewable energy and
energy efficiency as promising areas of cooperation with
Azerbaijan. A pilot project completed by Czech companies in the
Garavalli village school in the Shamakhi region in 2018, was aimed
at raising awareness about the efficient use of energy
resources.
'We are ready to continue the project in case that the
Azerbaijani government finds it beneficial and expedient. Following
the signature of the Agreement in the field of Energy between the
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic and the
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2021, we hope
our cooperation in this sphere will further intensify. Early next
year we are planning to hold the fifth Session of the Joint
Commission on the Economic, Scientific-Technical and Cultural
Cooperation', the ministry noted.
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