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) said a year ago, we have caution about this project, because it creates dependence on Russia,” Bon said, quoted by RIA Novosti.

According to him, Paris and Berlin initially had different positions, "as it sometimes happens in Europe."

“And we are trying to find a common position ... so as not to dissociate,” he added.

Earlier, the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, announced the presence of supporters of Nord Stream 2 in NATO.

According to him, the organization was unable to work out a common position on the project.

In turn, the Minister of Energy and Economy of the Federal Republic of Germany Peter Altmeier said that he considers it wrong to constantly raise new questions about Nord Stream 2.