"Skourletis and Maslov discussed issues of bilateral relations with an emphasis on the issue of energy. A common desire for progress was expressed, on the basis of agreements between the two states," the press service said.
In June, Russia and Greece signed a memorandum on cooperation in the construction of the extension of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline that will serve to deliver Russian gas to Southern Europe. The Greek leg of the project will cost approximately $2.2 billion and is expected to be commenced by late 2016 and completed by late 2019.
The Turkish Stream pipeline is expected to run across the Black Sea from Russia to Turkey. A gas hub on the Greek-Turkish border will receive an annual 47 billion cubic meters of gas, while the full capacity of the pipeline will total 63 billion cubic meters.
