According to Timur Khayrullin, the oil analyst of Antanta Capital investment company, the rise in cost of North Stream is not critical for the shareholders.

Ladies and gentlemen, I greet you. Welcome to our country. I am much delighted for realization of such an important international event. I believe discussions, exchange of views to be held during the conference and practical results of the event will play essential role in continuation of political reforms in our country in future, also establishment of better understanding among the politicians in the society. The conference is of importance also for integration of Azerbaijan to the European structures. I know that your schedule for today and tomorrow is very busy. Political reforms, democratic development, human rights protection, evaluation of the state of human rights in our country and world will be the subject of your discussions.