10:39 23.03.2016

Complex political, legal issues related to Nord Stream-2 need to be resolved with European Commission

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Complex political, legal issues related to Nord Stream-2 need to be resolved with European Commission

Germany recognizes Russia as a reliable supplier of energy resources and is actively engaged in the Nord Stream-2 debate with the European Commission for the purpose of settling legal and political matters.

"The Nord Stream-2 project is being actively discussed by the participating companies and the European Commission. Of course, we are taking part in this debate, which needs to resolve many complex legal and political matters," German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told Interfax in an exclusive interview.

"Europe needs safe and diversified gas supply at advantageous rates. Russia has always been our reliable partner in the field of energy, including at a difficult time," he said.

Speaking of economic relations with Russia, the minister said, "They remain close. Naturally, the sanctions have had a negative effect but the severe recession ongoing in the Russian economy has taken no less heavy a toll."

"I am glad that most German enterprises are still determined to do business in Russia despite the complicated circumstances. This is a manifestation of expectations for new dynamics in our exchanges. We should be working on this," Steinmeier said.

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