ITAR-TASS: Pricing for extra gas supplies to Turkey has to be thoroughly analyzed — Putin

The pricing for additional Russian gas supplies to Turkey has to be thoroughly analyzed, including in view of the situation on the Turkish natural gas market, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Anadolu news agency on Friday ahead of his visit to Turkey.

“We have a clear understanding of how important Russian energy resources are for Turkey’s socioeconomic development. That is why we always respond positively to any appeals regarding Russian natural gas exports,” the Russian leader said.

“In October, we reached an agreement in principle on increasing the annual supply through the Blue Stream pipeline from 16 to 19 billion cubic meters and on the engineering works that thus need to be done. Our experts keep a close check on this matter,” Putin said.

“As regards the pricing for extra gas volumes, this issue needs to be thoroughly analyzed by the companies concerned, including in view of the situation on the Turkish natural gas market,” the Russian leader said.
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