Vagif Akhundov: "Protection of oil-gas pipelines meets international standards"

Saying that at present some countries are learning the practice of international organizations specialized in this field, Akhundov noted that the protection of oil-gas pipelines in Azerbaijan meets international standards.

"The protection of the pipelines is realized by professional servicemen. We also have strong education and training base," he said.

According APA, Georgia had begun the protection of the lines before Azerbaijan, but there are some problems in this field.

"It is a year that Georgia Interior Ministry is engaged in the protection of the pipelines. At present we hold exchange of experience," he added.

"Generally, there is no danger to pipelines. There are many reasons of interferences to the pipelines; they are social problems, criminogenic situation, and unemployment and so on. From other side, the gaps in the protection also play great role in it," he said.

He added said in most robbery cases the bodies protecting the pipelines are involved in the cases.

"That is why our service takes a special note of choosing the professionals and observing their work," he stated.