December 1, 2006 - 16:03 AMT
Fradkov Hopes Gas Delivery through Georgia to Armenia Won't Be Stopped
I think that the delivery of the Russian gas to Armenia will not be hampered or suspended, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov told a news conference upon completion of the meeting with Armenian Premier Andranik Margaryan. In his words, Russia is concerned about the Russian-Georgian relations but hopes for the better. He also remarked that the Russian-Georgian problems have a negative impact on relations with Armenia, which is being isolated in a way. To improve the situation, in Fradkov's opinion, the efficiency of the existing transport flows and routes should be raised. When asked whether Georgia may illegally take Russian gas, Fradkov said the problem was not discussed at the meeting but the Russian side hopes the situation will not deteriorate. "We hope for the better," he resumed, reports Prime-TASS.