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Moldova is interested in importing natural gas from Azerbaijan to diversify its energy sources and enhance national energy security, the country’s energy minister said in Baku.
Speaking at the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council in Baku, Moldovan Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu emphasized the importance of diversifying gas supply routes, highlighting potential imports from Azerbaijan as a strategic priority.
He noted that natural gas remains essential to Moldova’s energy system—not only for domestic electricity generation but also for maintaining stability and adaptability within Europe’s broader energy network.
Junghietu described the Vertical Gas Corridor as a critical component of Moldova’s long-term energy strategy. He stressed that increasing access to varied suppliers, especially through partnerships with Azerbaijan, will help the country meet its energy demands more securely.
Reaffirming Moldova’s support for the Southern Gas Corridor, the minister emphasized shared regional goals of ensuring energy security, promoting sustainability, and enhancing integration. He added that through collaboration, the participating countries can successfully navigate upcoming challenges and create a more stable and prosperous energy landscape.
Two local trains collided head-on north of Copenhagen on Thursday (23 April), injuring 17 people, five of them critically, according to emergency services.
The U.S. military is redirecting at least three Iranian-flagged tankers after intercepting them in Asian waters near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tehran said U.S. breaches, blockades and threats are undermining “genuine negotiations.”
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are intensifying, with the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will send special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for talks with Iran under Pakistani mediation.
Russian emergency services have contained a major fire at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea coast, local officials said on Thursday, ending a four-day effort after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.
Around 14% of Central Asia’s population - about 12 million people - are facing food shortages, according to the United Nations. The issue was a central focus at the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana.
Türkiye sent six trucks carrying critical medical supplies to Iran on Thursday, reinforcing humanitarian assistance amid challenging cross-border conditions.
Afghanistan is exploring new business opportunities in cotton, tourism and minerals following trade and investment talks this week with officials from Uzbekistan and Türkiye.
Georgia is entering a pivotal economic and geopolitical phase, as talks with China to expand a free trade agreement coincide with renewed progress on the Anaklia Deep Sea Port.
The European Union has introduced new trade restrictions on Kyrgyzstan under its 20th sanctions package against Russia, marking the first time a Central Asian country has faced measures targeting an entire trade channel.
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