10.10.2006, 13:50 2841

EU supports construction of Trans-Caspian pipeline

Astana. October 10. Kazakhstan Today - The European Union plans to support construction of Trans-Caspian pipeline, the agency reports.

"We hope that in the near future we can support construction of new pipeline in EU, the choice, most likely, will fall on Trans-Caspian pipeline," the Director of EU Commission for the East Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Hugues Mingarelli said at the press conference in Astana. "EU will consider the interests of all countries," he assured.

"The main purpose of the EU is energy supply of EU countries. To reach this objective, it is necessary to diversify not only energy sources, but also transport ways," the diplomat noted. "Therefore, EU pays increasing attention to the Caspian region," he explained.

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