As regional energy security gains significance, Türkiye's strategic location, developing energy infrastructure and experience in market reforms are reinforcing its critical position in the regional energy landscape.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) Chair Andrijana Nelkova-Chuchuk described Türkiye as a natural bridge between energy resources and the markets that depend on them, making it a key player in regional energy security.
"Türkiye holds a distinctive position in the wider energy map of our region. Its location at the meeting point of several major supply areas and demand centers gives it a natural role of a connector between energy sources and the markets that depend on them," Nelkova-Chuchuk said.
She stressed that geography alone is not enough to guarantee energy security. "What turns geographic potential into real security is the combination of infrastructure, well-functioning markets and sound regulation," she added.
She noted that Türkiye's contribution to regional gas security is primarily based on the diversification of supply sources and transportation routes, which strengthens the resilience of neighboring markets.
