Duda explains to Steinmeier why Poland is against Nord Stream 2

Duda explains to Steinmeier why Poland is against Nord Stream 2

Ukrinform
Poland opposes the construction of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as it would strengthen Russia's energy dominance in Europe.

"I explained to the [German] president why we are against [Nord Stream 2] and do not agree to the implementation of this project," President of Poland Andrzej Duda said after the meeting with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

It is a matter of energy security and economic interests of the entire Europe – Ukraine, Slovakia and also Poland, Duda stressed.

President Duda added that Poland would like to prevent Russia from dominating the European gas market.

ol

While citing and using any materials on the Internet, links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory. In addition, citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet. Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No. 270/96-VR of July 3, 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No. 2849-Х of March 31, 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice.

© 2015-2024 Ukrinform. All rights reserved.

Website design Studio Laconica

Extended searchHide extended search
By period:
-