EC chief hails Azerbaijan's progress in reducing methane emissions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has encouraged Azerbaijan to join the global methane pledge, which is now supported by 119 countries, according to Report.

"Our cooperation on gas has to be consistent with our responsibilities on climate. This includes, for example, the emissions of methane. Our MoU sets out a committment to reduce methane emissions throughout the entire gas supply chain," the EC official said.

Azerbaijan has made enormous progress and has a lot to show, she added.