Hurriyet: Turkey in Turkish Stream talks with Russia: Minister

A continuing delay in the Turkish Stream energy project stems from factors in both Russia and Turkey, Energy Minister Taner Yıldız said Aug. 4.

“The pipeline project to carry Russian gas to Europe, with Turkey as a transportation hub, was caused because the Russian side was late in delivering the coordinates for the construction route, and because of talks to form a new coalition government in Turkey,” Yıldız said.

“The delivery date for the route coordinates had been extended until June 10, or to a later date. Turkey could not begin any construction without these coordinates,” said Yıldız, speaking to Anadolu Agency in an exclusive interview.

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