Energiecommissaris Piebalgs stemt in met oplossing voor Russisch-Oekraïens gasgeschil (en)

Met dank overgenomen van Europese Commissie (EC) i, gepubliceerd op woensdag 13 februari 2008.

Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs has welcomed the agreement announced today in Moscow between Russia and Ukraine to solve the recent commercial gas dispute.

Commissioner Piebalgs i said: "I welcome the agreement between Russia and Ukraine today for the solution of their bilateral gas dispute. In the framework of our bilateral energy dialogues, I will shortly be in contact with our Ukrainian and Russian counterparts to find out further details of the agreement.

The Commission expects that this solution will establish the basis for a stable and solid bilateral energy relationship which we hope will facilitate the smooth resolution of similar commercial differences in the future".