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Qatari stake in Rosneft paves way for global energy deals

Ersin Çelik
14:07 - 12/02/2019 mardi
Update: 14:19 - 12/02/2019 mardi
REUTERS
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GAS, AIR DEFENCE

The United States has called on Qatar, one of the world's top suppliers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), to challenge Russian gas dominance in Europe.

But the tiny Gulf nation will not be at loggerheads with Russia over the European market on political grounds, Al-Attiyah said.

"We are ... in the space of the same commodity and we do want to expand our markets," he said. "If that expansion comes within the natural course of economic partnership, then absolutely fine."

"But if it comes within the context of any political rivalry, then absolutely we will say no to that ... Why try to push somebody out?"

Qatar could also partner in Russian LNG projects, though participation in Novatek's Arctic LNG 2 has not come up in discussions, he said.

Al-Attiyah confirmed that Qatar was in talks about buying Russian air defence systems, but said no contracts had been signed due to sanctions on Russian military exports.

The sanctions "created considerable concern", Al-Attiyah said.

Saudi Arabia previously threatened to take military action if Qatar installed the Russian S-400 air defence system.

"We don't tell the Saudis what they should buy," Al-Attiyah said. "And we won't let them interfere in our relationships with Russia."

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