Azerbaijan participates in the forum of gas exporting countries in Moscow. Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov is participating in the 28th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. The meeting is taking place in Moscow. The participants discuss energy security, stability in the world market, stimulating investment in industry, implementing joint projects and protecting the sovereign rights of countries over gas reserves. During his speech, Parviz Shahbazov noted the growing role of natural gas as a reliable source of energy. The minister emphasized that Azerbaijan has always been a reliable partner in matters of natural gas supply. As part of the forum program, several bilateral meetings are planned between the head of the delegation of Azerbaijan and colleagues from partner countries. According to experts, Azerbaijan and Russia have prospects for developing cooperation in the field of gas in both bilateral and multilateral formats. In particular, Baku is interested in purchasing small quantities of gas from the Russian Federation during the high demand season. Azerbaijan will also be able to supply its gas storage facilities for Russian gas destined for the North Caucasus. In addition, a new gas pipeline can be established from Russia to Iran through Azerbaijan.