On March 5, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, participated in the opening ceremony of the Iğdır-Nakhchivan gas pipeline via video link from Ankara.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Ilham Aliyev.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov stated that the Iğdır-Nakhchivan gas pipeline project will not only diversify Nakhchivan’s gas supply but also contribute to the well-being of both the Nakhchivan and Iğdır populations. He noted that while the pipeline’s current maximum capacity is 730 million cubic meters, there are possibilities for future expansion.

Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar described the Iğdır-Nakhchivan gas pipeline project as another symbol of Türkiye-Azerbaijan brotherhood. He expressed gratitude to both heads of state for making this project a reality, emphasizing that it will fully ensure Nakhchivan’s gas supply.  “Caspian Energy Media” reports with reference to the official website of the President of Azerbaijan.