
Azerbaijani Consul General in Los Angeles Elin Suleymanov spoke on energy security of Azerbaijan and Europe before the teachers and students of the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Suleymanov told participants about the important strategic position and regional energy policy of Azerbaijan. Moreover, he informed the participants about the contribution of Azerbaijan to regional development. Azerbaijan is a leader in the region, Suleymanov said.
Speaking to representatives of the academic circles about the role of Azerbaijan in the energy security of Europe, Azerbaijani diplomat said that Azerbaijan's foreign policy has always rested on a pragmatic basis and served the national interests of the country.
Stressing the priority of implementation of Azerbaijani energy policy to diversify export routes of energy, Suleymanov said that this very moment, according to the Azerbaijani side, is considered important in ensuring security in Europe and the whole Eurasia.
/Trend/