ST. PETERSBURG, May 14. /TASS/. Gazprom is holding talks on the route of the second line of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline in the territory of Turkey, Deputy CEO of the Russian gas holding Vitaly Markelov said on Monday.

"As far as the second line is concerned, the readiness in respect of the Russian segment is high… Concerning the main gas pipeline passing over the Turkish territory, we are now holding relevant talks on implementation of this project with the Turkish side," Markelov said.