It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the chairman of the conference, the German diplomat Wolfgang Ishinger.
“Of course, the theme of Nord Stream 2 will play a role not only on the stage during the events of the main and additional programs, but also backstage,” he said.
At the same time, Ishinger added that the discussion at the conference on US energy policy in Europe will be held with the participation of both the US Minister of Energy and a number of representatives of the Russian parliament.
Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said that the construction of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline would be successfully completed, despite the sanction pressure from the United States.
On February 5, Igor Yushkov, a leading expert of the National Energy Security Fund, in an interview with the NSN, commented on reports of possible new US sanctions against Nord Stream 2.