The next meeting of the Azerbaijan–Ukraine intergovernmental commission will be held in Ukraine this autumn.

Axar.az reports that Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal shared details following a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov.

Shmyhal said on the social media platform X that: "We discussed the implementation of agreements reached between the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, on energy cooperation. Special attention was paid to the development of energy transportation routes, including to countries using Ukrainian infrastructure."

According to Shmyhal, last year’s pilot supplies of Azerbaijani gas to Ukraine confirmed the potential of the Trans-Balkan route for strengthening regional energy security.

"Last year's first test delivery of Azerbaijani gas to Ukraine confirmed the practical potential of the Trans-Balkan route and its importance for regional energy security. We are interested in expanding a long-term partnership," he wrote.

He added that discussions also covered the restoration and resilience of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks, noting that Azerbaijani businesses are ready to invest in Ukrainian projects, with Ukraine prepared to provide full support.

"We raised the issue of restoring and strengthening the resilience of Ukraine's energy infrastructure damaged as a result of russian attacks. Azerbaijani businesses are ready to invest in Ukrainian projects. We are prepared to provide them with comprehensive support," he added.

Shmyhal also expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for its support to the energy sector and humanitarian assistance.

"I am grateful to Azerbaijan for its consistent support of Ukraine's energy sector, including the provision of transformers. The supplied equipment and humanitarian assistance helped our energy workers to hold on during the most difficult periods," he continued.