6 Aug 2009 18:46

Russia, Turkey agree to boost gas deliveries on

ANKARA. Aug 6 (Interfax) - Russia and Turkey agreed to boost gas deliveries on the so-called western route, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.

The gas deliveries are covered by a contract signed in 1986 that expires in 2011.

"It is subject to an extension and an increase in the volumes of gas delivered," Putin said.