Azernews: Azerbaijan’s large energy resources fundamental for global market

U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, Richard Morningstar made the remark at a joint reception organized by the embassies of the U.S. and UK in Azerbaijan as a part of the 21st International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference.

The envoy said with the construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, Azerbaijan became major supplier of oil to world markets.

"The construction for the Southern Gas Corridor has begun. It will make Azerbaijan a major supplier of gas to Europe," Morningstar stressed.

The ambassador further said the objectives of the U.S. energy policy in the region have remained consistent over the last twenty years, adding that the U.S. wants to help Azerbaijan to develop its energy resources to help it become a strong and independent nation.
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