Slovenia and Gazprom to Step Up Talks on South Stream

Ljubljana, 16 January - Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik said after Friday's talks with Gazprom boss Alexei Miller that negotiations on the South Stream pipeline with the Russian gas giant would intensify. He added that some issues remained open and that an effort would be made "to find solutions which will be in the interest of both sides".

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Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik speaking to press after participating in talks with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller (far left), meets President Danilo Tuerk (far right) during visit to Slovenia
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Prime Minister Borut Pahor and Slovenian officials meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Prime Minister Borut Pahor (far right) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller (far left).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (far right) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller (far left).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (far right) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller (far left).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (far right) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller (far left).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (far right) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller (far left).
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, during visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, meets President Danilo Tuerk (right) during visit to Slovenia
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, meets President Danilo Tuerk (right) during visit to Slovenia
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, meets President Danilo Tuerk (right) during visit to Slovenia
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, during visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, during visit to Slovenia. On his right, Russian Ambassador to Slovenia Mikhail Vanin.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, during visit to Slovenia. On his right, Russian Ambassador to Slovenia Mikhail Vanin.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik speaking to press after participating in talks with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik speaking to press after participating in talks with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Economy Minister Matej Lahovnik speaking to press after participating in talks with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, during visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, during visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
The chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, during visit to Slovenia.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) meeting with the chairman of Russian gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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