"The EU is the largest trading and investment partner of Azerbaijan. Germany attaches great importance to enhancing EU-Azerbaijani relations," Ralf Horlemann, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Azerbaijan said in an interview with APA.
The diplomat stated that Germany, has the biggest economy within the EU: "Close cooperation also serves our economic interests. Azerbaijan is an important energy partner for the EU, and can play a significant role as a supplier of renewable energy in the future. With Azerbaijan following its successful hosting of the COP29 and the EU and its member states leading in international climate efforts, these areas provide many opportunities. Together, the EU and Azerbaijan can advance green transition in both regions. Beyond that, transportation and connectivity are areas where the EU can provide vast experience. Azerbaijan is already participating in the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative, in which the Middle Corridor is an important component."
The ambassador recalled that relations between the EU and Azerbaijan are governed by the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement that has been in place since 1999" "Germany welcomes the talks that started in 2017 with the intention of negotiating a new partnership agreement, including a more comprehensive framework for trade. A new agreement has the potential to open new avenues for cooperation between the EU and Azerbaijan, also economically. Germany, therefore, continues to support the negotiation process. Together with our EU partners, we stand ready to implement mutually agreed cooperation goals."
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