It is noted that the Turkish leader announced the continuation of strengthening the infrastructure for the creation of a natural gas center in Turkey.
“The Turkish side seeks to complete the road map and take concrete steps to implement it as soon as possible,” RIA Novosti quoted Erdogan’s office as saying.
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed hope for the implementation of the idea of creating a gas hub in Turkey.
Leading analyst of the National Energy Security Fund, expert of the Financial University Igor Yushkov commented on Turkey's intentions to become a major gas hub.