Putin at TurkStream event: Turkey is key energy hub
Russian president says basis of TurkStream pipeline's success is trust between Ankara and Moscow
By Elena Teslova
MOSCOW
Turkey is becoming an important international energy hub as the
Becoming an energy hub will strengthen Turkey’s geopolitical position, Putin said at a ceremony alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marking
Construction of the
Completion of the most difficult section of the gas pipeline testifies to the effective cooperation between Turkey and Russia
According to Putin, the basis of the project's success is trust between the two countries.
"I am sure that the
The Russian leader said the gas pipeline’s construction is being carried out in accordance with the highest technological and environmental standards.
He said he also expects construction of the land section will be finished quickly as well.
Echoing Erdogan’s words setting a Turkish-Russian trade target of $100 billion a year, Putin said he “had no doubts” the two countries would achieve this goal.
The TurkStream project is an export gas pipeline set to cross beneath the Black Sea from Russia to Turkey and also further extend to Turkey's borders with neighboring countries.
TurkStream's first line is set to carry 15.75 billion cubic meters (