Italian Newspaper Highlights Azerbaijan’s Strategic Importance for Europe
Rome, The Gulf Observer: In a recent article, the esteemed Italian Formiche newspaper has underscored the pivotal role that Azerbaijan plays for Europe, shedding light on President Ilham Aliyev’s resounding victory in the extraordinary presidential elections of the Azerbaijan Republic. The publication asserts that the political landscape in Baku aligns seamlessly with global interests and international relations, reinforcing Azerbaijan’s strategic stability and its crucial position between Asia and Europe.
President Ilham Aliyev’s decisive triumph in the elections serves as a testament to Azerbaijan’s enduring strategic importance beyond its role as a natural gas supplier. The article contends that Azerbaijan has evolved into a significant partner for Europe over the years, with its significance transcending energy supply considerations.
Azerbaijan has set ambitious goals for the future, aiming to achieve the export of 20 billion cubic meters of gas annually by 2027, a substantial increase from the 8 billion cubic meters exported in 2021.
The Formiche article also features insights from George Tsogopoulos, a lecturer at the CIFE European Institute and a contributor to the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies. Tsogopoulos emphasizes the tangible natural gas connection between Azerbaijan and Europe through Turkiye, emphasizing that this collaboration is not theoretical but a tangible reality.
Azerbaijan’s strategic position and its commitment to energy exports mark it as a key player in shaping the geopolitical landscape and fostering economic cooperation between Europe and the broader region.
