This is reported by TASS with reference to the German department.

“Currently, the process of the so-called technical acceptance is underway - the construction of the first line is completed, the second is almost completed.

Now technical expertise and acceptance should follow, ”the ministry said.

Earlier, Beate Baron, a spokesman for the German Ministry of Economy, said that the country's authorities had issued all permits for the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline.

On July 11, Executive Director of Nord Stream 2 AG Matthias Warnig spoke about the construction progress of Nord Stream 2.

According to him, the company believes that construction work will be completed at the end of August.