Sebastian Burduja: Romania hopes for SOCAR expansion in country

Romania hopes for the expansion of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) activities in the country, Romania's Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja said in an interview with Baku TV, Report informs.

He noted that today SOCAR is one of the leading players in Romania's energy market.

"Of course, we have partners from other countries as well, but we really value SOCAR. This company fulfills its commitments, including tax and legal ones," the minister said.

Burduja emphasized that Romanian citizens also prefer SOCAR filling stations.

"I myself often refuel at SOCAR stations. I hope for further development of cooperation and for SOCAR's more active participation in oil products processing and bitumen production projects. Romania should be evaluated not only as a market with a population of 20 million people but as a gateway to EU markets," he added.