German Deputy Chancellor and Minister of Economy Robert Habeck, who came to the capital Vienna to make official contacts, signed a joint statement with Austrian Minister of Environment and Energy Leonore Gewessler to secure gas flow between the two countries against a possible natural gas bottleneck.
Within the scope of his visit, Habeck also met with President Alexander Van der Bellen and European Union (EU) Minister Karoline Edtstadler.
"We must use energy sparingly"
Stating that they are going through difficult times, Habeck stated that it is necessary to be prepared for all kinds of scenarios, "We must use energy sparingly, and for this, we need to relearn how to use it consciously." said.
"We help each other in the supply of natural gas." Habeck said that they expect the technical problem in the Nord Stream 1 natural gas line to be resolved.
"Europe must be in solidarity for natural gas supply"
Making a statement on the agreement reached between the two countries on his social media account, President Van der Bellen pointed out the importance of cooperation in overcoming the current problems and said, "It is very decisive that Europe is in solidarity in order to secure the natural gas supply. Therefore, Austria and Germany are a possible natural gas supplier. agreed to cooperate in a gas emergency." made its assessment.
Agreement between the two countries; It includes the use of natural gas storage facilities, diversification of natural gas supply and mutual support to ensure gas flow through pipes even in case of gas shortage.
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