First meeting of Azerbaijan-Algeria joint commission to be held in Baku in first half of 2027

The first meeting of the Joint Commission of Azerbaijan and Algeria on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation is planned to be held in Baku in the first half of 2027, Report informs, citing the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan.

Issues of preparation for the meeting were discussed via video conference by Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov and Algeria's Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons Mohamed Arkab.

The parties expressed satisfaction with the development of friendly relations between the two countries and noted that the political dialogue at the level of heads of state creates a solid foundation for expanding bilateral interaction.

The successful cooperation in the energy sector, including within the OPEC+ format, as well as the development of ties between SOCAR and Algeria's Sonatrach, was noted at the meeting.

The ministers also discussed the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in the energy sector and the activities of the working group established within its framework.

Along with hydrocarbons, the parties considered the possibilities of expanding cooperation in petrochemistry, electric power, and renewable energy.

The parties agreed to hold the first meeting of the working group on energy prior to the meeting of the Joint Commission.