Д.Медведев.Совместная пресс-конференция.27.06.08.Part 6

Joint Press Conference following the Russia-European Union Summit.Part 6
June 27, 2008
Khanty-Mansiysk

Совместная пресс-конференция с Генеральным секретарём Совета Евросоюза Хавьером Соланой, Председателем Комиссии Европейских сообществ Жозе Мануэлом Дурау-Баррозу и Председателем правительства Словении, Председателем Совета Евросоюза Янезом Яншей по итогам саммита Россия Евросоюз
27 июня 2008 года
Ханты-Мансийск

We talked about cooperating on the Iranian issue. That is another crucial issue. I thank the President [of Russia] for his cooperation in discussing the issues of Iran and Iraq. Concerning the frozen conflicts: we talked about Georgia and we will continue to cooperate. We talked about Moldova and we will cooperate in this area. We talked about the Middle East, another crucial issue. I would like to say that cooperation with Russia in these areas is essential.

We will be holding a series of meetings, during which we will continue these discussions. I think they are very important.

I thank you, Mr President, for having made this offer.

In sum, our meeting has been very fruitful. We were very pleased not only to enjoy the natural hospitality, the beauty of the environment, the beauty of the buildings in which we met, but also the intellectual hospitality, because we have found new ways of cooperation, and for both of these I thank you.

DMITRY MEDVEDEV: Colleagues, you can put your questions now.

QUESTION (Interfax): Good afternoon, high representatives of the EU, Dmitry Anatolyevich, what do you think of Russias initiative to conclude a treaty on general European security? Dmitry Anatolyevich, how do you assess the possibilities for actually carrying out your proposal? On a different subject, we would also be interested to know your opinion and Mr Barrosos opinion on the prospects for the Northern Stream project.

JOSE MANUEL BARROSO: Regarding Northern Stream, I will say clearly that we think this project reflects Europes needs, and this is why the Northern Stream project has been included in the trans-European energy network. We think this is a priority project. This is one of the new avenues for cooperation with Russia, but it is not the only direction for work together. All initiatives aimed at raising our potential and expanding energy sector cooperation between the EU and Russia deserve our attention.

The Northern Stream consortium is currently still evaluating the projects environmental impact. It is their obligation to carry out this kind of study. Only after they have received permission from the countries whose territories the pipeline will cross can they begin laying the pipeline itself. One of the European Commissions duties is to ensure that everyone complies in full with all of the relevant European laws in this area.

Our position is thus clear. We support the project on the condition that it will be carried out in accordance with all of the European Unions environmental protection requirements.

JANEZ JANSA: I am not sure that I have correctly seized and understood the question, but these are things we have been discussing. This subject has received all the more interest of late in connection with the discussions on European security strategy taking place within the European Union. This is a matter we have been giving much attention to. It is a fact that a large number of international organisations share responsibility for security on the European continent and in our respective countries. These organisations have proven themselves very effective in the past and were able to deal with the challenges of their times. At least, the United Nations, which is also one of the organisations covering this area.

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