South Stream to pass through Serbia

Talks between Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov and the Serbian President Boris Tadic have led to an announcement that the Russian led South Stream gas pipeline will pass through the Serbian town of Dimitrovgrad.

Energy projects had been high on the meeting agenda, with Serbia wanting the pipeline to pass through Dimitrovgrad.

After consulting with energy experts, the Bulgarian PM had accepted the proposal.

Prime Minister Borisov, spoke in an interview with TV Channel bTV, after the conclusion of his talks with Serbian President Tadic, late Friday.

“For Serbia, Dimitorvgrad is the most convenient route, and for us it does not matter so much because the line will pass through Sofia anyway. I am glad we could satisfy the request and help out neighbors,” Borisov said.

Source: Novinite.com