UN official praises Azerbaijan’s regional energy cooperation
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Dmytro Shlapachenko, the UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, stated at Baku Climate Action Week 2026 that Azerbaijan provides a practical example of regional cooperation moving from stated goals to actual results.
He connected progress in energy to the development of transport routes, noting that geopolitical issues currently impact energy distribution and potential economic gains. Shlapachenko specifically pointed to a project building a submarine energy cable across the Black Sea as evidence of Azerbaijan’s success.
This cable will connect Azerbaijan and Georgia to electricity markets in Europe through Romania, allowing for a new route for energy supply. The UN representative explained that a feasibility study for the cable project finished in 2024. Following the study, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary created a joint venture to continue developing the project. Shlapachenko believes this initiative can benefit all involved countries, despite ongoing geopolitical challenges.
