ALBAWABA - The Turkish president stated at the International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition in Baku, Azerbaijan that it is just a question of time until Turkmenistan's gas is transported to Turkey and Europe via the extended Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP), as reported Anadolu Agency.
Erdogan said that the long-standing collaboration, which has been highlighted by infrastructure initiatives like the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum pipelines, and TANAP, has not only benefited Turkey and Azerbaijan but has also greatly enhanced the energy security of the neighbouring countries and Europe.
“We are aiming to complete electricity export on Nahcivan and Igdir-Nahcivan natural gas line projects as soon as possible,” the president said, adding that “Türkiye is determined to maintain peace and stability in the West Caucasus.”
He emphasized that the development of the regional transportation network depends strategically on the six-fold rise in shipping transportation capacity that will be attained upon the completion of the revamping works of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, which forms the core of the Middle Corridor and revives the ancient Silk Road on rails.
The president has also praised the recent advancements that Azerbaijan and Armenia have made, and emphasized once again that the peace deal that will be signed is a historic chance for the growth of the entire region.
Erdogan additionally pointed that Azerbaijan will hold the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change's 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29) from November 11–22, and he affirmed that his country is prepared to provide the conference every type of assistance needed.
