9 Jul 2014 13:02

Moscow to try to eliminate all issues impeding South Stream implementation - Lavrov

MOSCOW. July 9 (Interfax) - Russia still intends to act actively in order to eliminate issues related to the South Stream pipeline construction, including those emerging with the European Commission, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

"We confirmed today our commitment to implement the project of building the South Stream pipeline and confirmed the intention to continue active actions in order to eliminate all issues emerging, including along the dialogue with the European Commission," Lavrov said at a news conference following talks with his Italian counterpart.