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Russia will start construction of Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, Putin says

It is said that efforts to join Asian and European segments of the national gas transmission system will start

MOSCOW, October 12. /TASS/. Russia will initiate construction of the Power of Siberia 2 and its Soyuz-Vostok segment in Mongolia shortly, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday at the Russian Energy Week forum.

"We intend to expand the geography of our supplies. We will identify key infrastructural assets as early as in the near future and will start their construction, including such promising projects as the Power of Siberia 2 and its Soyuz-Vostok segment in Mongolia," the head of state said.

Efforts to join Asian and European segments of the national gas transmission system will start, Putin noted. Liquefied natural gas terminal projects will continue receiving support, he added.