Slovenia has voiced strong support for the Black Sea Energy submarine cable project, a strategic initiative to transmit green energy from the South Caucasus to Europe, and is actively exploring opportunities to participate in its implementation. The Slovenian Ministry of Environment, Climate and Energy emphasized that cooperation with Azerbaijan in the field of renewable energy is among the country’s key priorities.

According to the ministry, one of the most promising areas of bilateral cooperation is the development of clean energy technologies, including hydrogen. This shared vision was formalized on April 4, 2025, when the Ministries of Energy of Slovenia and Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding focused on renewable energy, clean technologies, and joint innovation.

Slovenia supports the global investment activities of its companies in renewable energy, both domestically and abroad, including in Azerbaijan. The ministry noted that Slovenian energy companies — particularly transmission system operators — are recognized for their expertise in smart grids, energy storage, and hydrogen integration.

“We support all forms of collaboration in the fields of smart grid technology, hydrogen energy, and integration of renewable sources into the energy system,” the ministry stated, also highlighting the potential for research cooperation between Slovenian institutions and Azerbaijani partners.

Slovenia further welcomed the growing cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union in the hydrogen sector and expressed readiness to expand joint efforts.

In addition, the Slovenian government praised Azerbaijan’s successful leadership in organizing the upcoming........

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