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Prime Minister Mykola Azarov pursues systematic work to provide alternative supplies of gas. He said this at a briefing in Ashgabat.

According to him, this issue has been discussed with President of Turkmenistan today particular with regard to possible volumes of gas that Turkmenistan can supply to Ukraine. However, Mykola Azarov noted the Ukrainian side insists on implementation of the agreement provisions establishing a free trade zone in the CIS, giving the opportunity of free access to the gas transportation system of the CIS countries.

Prime Minister emphasized that within the framework of supply diversification of hydrocarbons Ukraine is ready to participate in project implementation on construction of Transcaspian gas pipeline.

"This subject has been discussed today during my meeting with President of Turkmenistan. Also we discussed it during the visit of President of Turkmenistan to Ukraine, including this have been discussed by our presidents. We will foster to make most for this project implementation. It’s in our interests. As you know, this is no today's issue but an issue of prospects," said Mykola Azarov. Thus, PM recalled that previously he held talks with the State of Qatar to provide alternative sources of gas. Also, this issue has already been raised during his visit to Azerbaijan.

Source: Government Portal