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Russian expert: Moscow will not tolerate Azerbaijan’s entitlement of Russia-Armenia gas pipeline

The statement of SOCAR that Baku intends to “take control” of the Russia-Armenia gas pipeline should not be taken very seriously. In the oil and gas business, from statements to real steps is a very long way, and in that time the situation may change, the CEO of the National Energy Security Fund Konstantin Simonov told NEWS.am.         
According to him, this statement should be considered a key in Azerbaijan’s attempts to exert pressure on Armenia. “I seriously doubt that Russia will put up with such developments in the region. I do not think that this scenario is realistic”, said the expert.

According to Azerbaijani media, SOCAR has already approached the owner of the Russia-Armenia pipeline, which passes through Georgia, with the intent to “take control” of the pipeline. SOCAR contacted the owner of the pipeline - National Gas Company of Georgia and expressed their interest in participating in the process of privatization or transfer of the pipeline operation.

By NEWS.am, November 14, 2010


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