13 Feb 2013 15:00

Ukraine wants to resume natural gas imports from Turkmenistan - president

ASHGABAT. Feb 13 (Interfax) - Ukraine is interested in resuming gas imports from Turkmenistan, President Viktor Yanukovych said.

"I have reaffirmed Ukraine's interest in resuming imports of natural gas from Turkmenistan and willingness to expand cooperation in this sector. Our country has every opportunity for consolidating efforts with the aim of exploring alternative routes for gas supplies both for our own needs and for further export to Europe," Yanukovych said in making a statement for the press following negotiations with President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow.