Slovenian Prime Minister: Azerbaijan's energy potential is of great importance for Europe

Azerbaijan's energy resources in the Caspian basin play a key role in ensuring Europe's energy security.

Operativ Media reports that Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa said this in a statement to journalists ahead of the European Political Community summit.

He recalled the efforts made 25 years ago for a project aimed at diversifying Europe's energy supplies and reducing its dependence on Russia.

The prime minister expressed regret that the initiative was unsuccessful. According to him, had the project been implemented, Europe's situation today would be entirely different.

Jansa stressed that the rich energy resources of the Caspian basin are of great significance for Europe's energy security. He noted that Azerbaijan's importance is not limited to security issues alone, with the country's energy potential playing a special role.

The prime minister added that it serves the common interest for energy sources to contribute to Europe's strategic autonomy.