The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has proposed that Azerbaijan join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance.

The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera, The Caspian Post reports, citing the Energy Ministry.

According to Azerbaijan’s Energy Ministry, the sides stressed the importance of the initiative for the country’s green energy agenda, considering Azerbaijan’s significant offshore wind potential in the Caspian Sea.

The meeting also reviewed the results of long-standing cooperation between Azerbaijan and IRENA. La Camera described Azerbaijan as one of the agency’s most active and reliable partners, highlighting the contribution of initiatives launched at COP29 on energy storage systems, electricity grids and hydrogen to the global energy agenda.

The sides discussed preparations for COP31 and exchanged views on organising events in Antalya aimed at implementing the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge and advancing commitments under the Hydrogen Declaration.

They also addressed support for advancing these initiatives, the role of hydrogen in the energy transition, and the increasing importance of clean fuels in aviation and shipping.

Azerbaijan’s role as vice-president of the IRENA Assembly for the next term was also discussed, along with future areas of cooperation between Baku and the agency.