MOSCOW, October 16. /TASS/. Gazprom is aware of Azerbaijan’s interest in resuming purchases of Russian gas, Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller told reporters on the sidelines of Russian Energy Week.

"Yes, we know," Miller said when asked whether he was aware that Azerbaijan wanted to buy gas from Gazprom again.

Earlier, Elshad Nasirov, Vice President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), stated that Baku wants to resume Russian gas imports from Gazprom. However, he noted that details regarding the volumes Azerbaijan would like to purchase are not yet available.