“The document signed between Georgia, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Bulgaria in the field of clean energy is an important regional agreement. This quadrilateral cooperation will open new opportunities for the region's energy sector and increase export potential,” Georgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili said, APA's local bureau reports.
According to her, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Bulgaria have agreed to join efforts to further develop the existing overland electricity transmission lines connecting the countries.
“This will enable more efficient exports of electricity generated in our countries to European Union member states, as well as increase transmission capacity. This is a very important initiative,” the minister added.
Mariam Kvrivishvili emphasized that the development of the energy sector is of particular importance to Georgia and that the country has always maintained close cooperation with neighboring and partner countries in this field.
It should be noted that the “Agreement on Strategic Partnership in the Field of Clean Energy between the Governments of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Bulgaria, Georgia, and the Republic of Türkiye” was signed today in Antalya within the framework of the COP31 conference.