PM Kobakhidze: Georgia secures over 2bn cubic metres of gas from Azerbaijan at optimal price following key negotiations

“During the reporting period, more than 60 settlements were connected to the gas supply network, covering approximately 10,000 households,” Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze announced during his annual report to Parliament.

According to the Head of Government, the Georgian government successfully conducted crucial negotiations with Azerbaijan, securing a guaranteed supply of over two billion cubic metres of gas at an optimal price.

“The gasification process has continued. During the reporting period, more than 60 settlements were connected to the gas supply network, reaching about 10,000 subscribers.

We conducted highly important negotiations regarding gas supply with our friendly neighbour, Azerbaijan, which is naturally of fundamental importance to our country.

The Ministry of Economy concluded these negotiations successfully, receiving a guaranteed volume of over two billion cubic metres at an optimal and appropriate price. I would like to thank both the Ministry of Economy and our Azerbaijani friends for the negotiations and the outcome achieved. This is vital for the country’s energy security,” the Prime Minister stated.