Varhelyi: Southern Gas Corridor important for EU

The Southern Gas Corridor is important for the European Union, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi said this at a press conference following a meeting with the Azerbaijani foreign minister, Report informs.

Commissioner Varhelyi noted that the EU is committed to energy cooperation with Azerbaijan.

"We want to get more gas not only for the EU but also for the Balkan countries," the EU commissioner said, noting that Azerbaijan is a reliable partner and supplier of energy resources to Europe.