Smbatian: Russian Gas Price to Be Fixed within Two Weeks

Armenia and Russia are optimistic about the possibility to achieve a compromise over the tariffs for the Russian gas imported to Armenia, RA Ambassador to Russia Armen Smbatian told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter when commenting on the negotiations held on the issue. The Armenian diplomat noted that an expert group to deal with the problem and submit proposals to the Russian and Armenian Presidents has been formed. In his words, Minister of Fuel and Energy Victor Khristenko will coordinate the work from the Russian part. The Ambassador said he does not possess any information whether Armenia can put forth proposals to preserve the tariffs unchangeable. “This is a secret information. I suppose everything will clear up in a fortnight or even sooner,” the Ambassador said.