Standart News: Bulgaria’s Minister: Third countries’ access to South Stream key condition of its success

Third countries' access to the South Stream gas pipeline is a key condition of its success, Bulgaria's interim Minister of Economy and Energy Vassil Shtonov said on Tuesday.

"One of the key conditions is that the pipeline could transport not only Russian gas but also gas from third countries, including Bulgaria. This issue is subject to negotiation that will take more time," the minister told Bulgarian national radio.

Shtonov believes that South Stream will be implemented. "This project is important for both Bulgaria and Russia, and for the whole European community," he said.

"But all parties involved must understand that the project should be implemented by European rules. The project will be suspended until it meets the requirements put forth by the European Commission," Shtonov said.
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