Assistant secretary of commerce: US grateful to Azerbaijan for important role in ensuring energy security

The US is grateful to Azerbaijan for its important role in ensuring Europe’s energy security, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Service Arun Venkataraman told journalists, Report informs.

“We are grateful to Azerbaijan for its role in ensuring energy security, especially during the crisis,” Venkataraman said.

The assistant secretary of commerce noted the importance of expanding cooperation between Azerbaijan and the US in the field of renewable energy sources: “While natural gas is still important, the issue of developing renewable energy is no less important.”

He added that the US companies are interested in participating in projects for the development of renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan, in particular in the field of solar and wind energy.