Russian energy minister Victor Khristenko said his country wants to engage actively in consultation with the EU over energy policy.
"We are interested in active consultations with our European colleagues on new energy initiatives," Khristenko said at a joint press conference with EU energy commissioner Andris Piebalgs.
He said Russia wants to ensure security and predictability of energy supply. He also said Russia is interested in forming joint ventures in the European energy sector, particularly in France, Germany and Italy.
(AFX News)