Slovenia signs 5-year gas deal with Russia’s Gazprom

Slovenia has signed a five-year agreement with Russia’s state monopoly Gazprom for the supply of gas, praising cooperation with Moscow despite the crisis over Syria.

Foreign Minister Karl Erjavec hailed the five-year deal as important for Slovenia’s economy.

Official STA news agency quoted Mr Erjavec as saying “Slovenia and Russia have a good cooperation despite the complexity of international relations.”

The deal envisages the import of some 600 million cubic metres of gas a year. The value of the deal has not been disclosed.

European Union member Slovenia has maintained friendly relations with Moscow, citing historic and cultural ties.

Source: Penn Energy