With abundant oil and gas reserves, vast renewable energy potential, and a critical geographic position connecting East and West, Azerbaijan has steadily established itself as a cornerstone of regional and global energy security. As energy geopolitics shift and supply diversification becomes a top priority for many nations, Azerbaijan’s strategic contributions are more vital than ever.

Against this backdrop, President Ilham Aliyev delivered a defining speech at the opening of three major energy events - the Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition, the Caspian Power Exhibition, and the Baku Energy Forum - collectively forming the centerpiece of Baku Energy Week. His remarks emphasized the pivotal role of Azerbaijan’s energy sector not only in national development, but also in reshaping Eurasia’s energy map.

President Aliyev’s reflections on the country’s modern energy journey - beginning with the groundbreaking 1994 "Contract of the Century" - offered both historical context and forward-looking insight. That agreement marked Azerbaijan’s entry into the global energy market at a time of deep internal crisis, and it laid the foundation for the country’s resurgence through strategic energy diplomacy. What began as a survival strategy has since evolved into a long-term vision: leveraging energy resources to build economic independence, regional influence, and international trust.

Fast-forward to today,........

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