Federal Minister Steinmeier issued the following statement today (11 January) following the resumption of Russian oil supplies through Belarus to Western Europe:
"Talks between Russia and Belarus on the issue of the transit tax have clearly led to the resumption of oil supplies.
I welcome the fact that our calls to find a fast, constructive solution to the oil dispute did not fall on deaf ears in Moscow.
In view of the current situation, we now wish to enter into a dialogue with Russia to establish a durable and reliable basis for our future relations in the field of energy."
