European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen described his visit to Azerbaijan as 'fruitful' amid challenges in LNG production from Qatar and tensions in the Middle East. The EU is focusing on energy diversification and security, especially with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affecting oil and gas prices. While the EU is not currently facing a supply crisis, concerns about price volatility remain. Azerbaijan is becoming a key energy partner for the EU as it seeks to reduce reliance on Russian gas, despite potential criticism over human rights issues.