Nabucco meeting: more than an election ploy?

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06/06/2011

The government says the pipeline will help Turkey realise its goal of becoming a key regional player.

By Alakbar Raufoglu for Southeast European Times -- 06/06/11

Energy ministers of six European countries and the EU's Energy Commissioner are expected to gather in Turkey on Wednesday (June 8th) to sign a support agreement for the Nabucco pipeline project, intended to bring gas from Asia to Europe and reduce energy dependence on Russia.
Energy Minister Taner Yildiz, who is also a key candidate for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the upcoming elections, will host the ceremony in his central Anatolian hometown, Kayseri....more...    


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