14 Nov 2009 13:36

Gazprom expects Turkmenistan to resume gas shipments to Russia

SINGAPORE. Nov 14 (Interfax) - Turkmenistan plans to resume shipments of its natural gas to Russia after a number of measures are taken, Gazprom Deputy Chairman and Gazpromexport General Director Alexander Medvedev told Interfax.

"Turkmenistan has said that a number of technical measures should be taken. As soon as they are taken and as soon as all issues related to the resumption of the contract are agreed upon, they [gas shipments] will start," Medvedev said.