17 Jun 2011 12:06

Russia, China still need to agree prices, dates for gas deliveries - Shmatko

ST. PETERSBURG. June 17 (Interfax) - Russia and China continue to negotiate gas deliveries, Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko told journalists on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.

"The negotiations are continuing. This isn't haggling at a bazaar. There is no need for haste," he said.

The main issues at the talks remain prices and the delivery dates.