Azerbaijan charts greener path, from fossil fuel reliance to renewable leadership
As the world accelerates its transition to sustainable energy, Azerbaijan is steadily positioning itself as a pivotal player in the regional and global green energy landscape. The country’s growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, bolstered by international partnerships and strategic investments, reflects both its climate commitments and its geopolitical ambitions. A recent series of high-level meetings in the Philippines highlights the next phase of Azerbaijan's green energy diplomacy and investment strategy.
At the "2025 Asia Clean Energy Forum" in Manila, representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) convened to discuss potential financing models for green energy initiatives in Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Energy Orkhan Zeynalov, presented the country’s renewable energy goals, regional cooperation strategies, and green infrastructure priorities.
Zeynalov’s remarks during the panel "Green Corridors for a Shared Future of the Central, West and East Asian Regions" underscored Azerbaijan’s long-term strategy to transition to clean energy, not only as a domestic policy objective but also as a pillar of foreign policy and economic diversification. Key focus areas included renewable energy capacity expansion, cross-border electricity........
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