“Within the framework of the economic investment plan, Azerbaijan has been allocated a financial package in the amount of €2 billion,” the statement says.

Varheli also said that the European Union is ready to participate in the process of restoration and reconstruction in Azerbaijan.

In addition, he stressed the importance of partnership with Azerbaijan for the EU and the need to further strengthen these relations.

Earlier, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that Washington is in contact with its partners on the topic of diversifying gas supplies to Europe in case the situation around Ukraine worsens.