OREANDA-NEWS. On 20 August 2008 was announced, that Mr Inglis said BP and Azerbaijan`s state oil firm, SOCAR, have been successfully continuing offshore extraction amid a crisis in the region.

He also praised the fact Azerbaijan had ensured its gas reserves for winter.

President Aliyev said this demonstrates that Azerbaijan and BP are able to continue their cooperation even in critical situations.

The President expressed confidence the Azerbaijan-BP cooperation will further enhance laying foundations for new joint projects.