Russia discusses growth in gas supplies to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Russia is discussing the growth of gas supplies for the domestic markets of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan against the backdrop of an increase in their consumption of this type of fuel, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview with TASS.
In addition, Novak said that Russia agreed with Azerbaijan to increase gas supplies for its domestic consumption, and in the future it may discuss swap supplies.
In the longer term, Russia may send its natural gas to the markets of Afghanistan and Pakistan, either using the infrastructure of Central Asia, or through an exchange from the territory of Iran, the vice-premier said.
Under the proposed swap scheme, Iran would import gas from Russia either via Turkmenistan or Azerbaijan to consume it in its northern regions, while committing to deliver the same amount of gas to the border with Pakistan.
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