(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Vugar Khalilov
Germany is upbeat about the potential for further expanding
relations with Azerbaijan, Azernews reports, citing German
Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ralf Horlemann.
Horlemann made the remarks during a Baku ceremony commemorating
the German Unity Day on October 3.
'October 3rd commemorates the 32nd anniversary of the German
reunification. Germany was lucky to unite peacefully and become a
free part of Europe. Furthermore, this year marks the 30th
anniversary of the Azerbaijani-German diplomatic relations, another
memorable event,' he stressed.
The ties between the two countries have grown effectively over
the last 30 years, in areas ranging from culture and education to
economics and trade, the envoy added.
Addressing the event, Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Parviz
Shahbazov emphasized that German investment in Azerbaijan's
renewable energy industry will usher in a new chapter in the two
countries' partnership.
'The Azerbaijani government has always been paying great
attention to cooperation with Germany, especially in the energy
sector. Germany has always supported the Southern Gas Corridor
project, and Azerbaijani gas supplies to Europe also benefit Uniper
German energy company,' he stated.
Following the liberation of Karabakh from the Armenian
occupation, Azerbaijan relies on German investment in the further
development of the“green” energy sector in its liberated lands,
the minister underlined.
'Germany with its vast experience in the renewable energy sector
can contribute greatly to the economy of Azerbaijan,' Shahbazov
added.
He further underlined that over the last 30 years, Azerbaijan
and Germany have increased their political communication and
bilateral connections, including cooperative links with the EU.
The trade turnover between the two countries increased by 57
percent amounting to $1.3 billion and Germany ranked fifth among
Azerbaijan's trade partners in 2021. The trade turnover between the
countries amounted to $670 million in the first eight months of
2022, Shahbazov said.
Germany and Azerbaijan have enjoyed good bilateral relations
since 1992.
On January 12, 1992, Germany recognized Azerbaijan's
independence. Azerbaijan and Germany established diplomatic
relations on February 20, 1992. On September 2, 1992, Azerbaijan
opened its first embassy in Western Europe, in Germany, while on
September 22, 1992, Germany established its embassy in
Azerbaijan.
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