Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 40

4-Oct-2010

CASPIAN

Aliyev Says Azerbaijan Can Cover Gas Needs of Northern Iran

Azerbaijans Minister of Energy Natig Aliyev said on 28 September that state firm Socar would be ready to increase its exports to Iran by moving beyond current swap agreements that see Iranian gas delivered to the Azeri exclave of Nakhichevan. Mr Aliyev told reporters, following a meeting in Baku with Irans Vice-President Ali Agha Mohammadi, that there are opportunities...