KIEV, Dec. 1 - The government on Wednesday approved a memorandum calling for cooperation with Azerbaijan in arranging imports of 5 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually, an energy ministry official said.

“We proceed from the fact that Azerbaijan has serious intentions for entering this market,” Serhiy Chekh, deputy energy and fuel minister, told reporters.

The memorandum echoes similar plans by Azerbaijan.