30 Jun 2011 12:48

Beltransgaz selling to Gazprom under consideration - Belarusian energy minister

MINSK. June 30 (Interfax) - Belarus is not rushing to sell a 50% stake in Beltransgaz to Russia, Belarusian Energy Minister Alexander Ozerets told Interfax in Minsk on Thursday in commenting on the negotiations on Beltransgaz privatization.

"First of all, the solution must be economically efficient for the country," he said.

"We are considering the issue. The consideration is in progress. We must determine the financial and economic terms acceptable for this country," the minister said.