The severe energy crisis has made Azerbaijan more important for Europe, says Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, at a press conference held jointly with Azerbaijan's Economy Minister, Mikayil Jabbarov, APA reports.
He argued that increased natural gas production in the South Caucasus country was the best option for Europe to diversify its gas supplies in the short and medium term.
"It has become clear to everyone that it's no longer enough to just talk about so-called diversification, but it is something we are forced to do," Szijjarto said. "If Europe can't acquire new energy sources, if it can't build new energy supply routes, then energy supply won't be secure."
It is in Hungary's interest to incorporate Azeri energy sources into its energy mix as soon as possible, the minister said, adding that this required large-scale infrastructure developments in south-eastern and central Europe, too.
Talks between Hungarian and Azerbaijani energy companies are already underway, he added.
Notably, Peter Szijjarto met with Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan Mikayil Jabbarov on the previous day.
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