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Azerbaijan, Somalia explore energy ties in oil, gas sector

Azerbaijan and Somalia have discussed potential cooperation in oil and gas exploration, according to the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR).

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Azerbaijan and Somalia have discussed potential cooperation in oil and gas exploration, according to the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR).

The talks took place during a meeting between SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf and Somalia’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Dahir Shire Mohamed, building on high-level discussions between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on February 12.  

The meeting highlighted opportunities for collaboration in developing Somalia’s human capital in the oil and gas industry, including training Somali students at the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University and implementing capacity-building programs for Somali petroleum specialists. Discussions also covered broader energy sector cooperation, including oil and gas exploration, trading, and other areas of mutual interest.

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