Gennady Miller. The Minister for industrial reform, natural factors and energy Greece Panagiotis Lafazanis nourishes the hope that the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras, President of Russia Vladimir Putin will help strengthen cooperation. Good relations between Greece and Russia in the interests of all Europe, Lafazanis said in a conversation Last news . "our countries have no issues. Greek and Russian peoples have historical ties, and ties are very strong, I would have said. However, There is a large field for the development of the Greek-Russian relations in all areas: energy, economy, trade, politics, tourism and most - culture. There is a field for the development of these relations and related initiatives. We are on a good way and maybe very soon context, Greece and Russia will advance and become an example. It will help throughout our region and Europe, " said Lafazanis. according to him, the dialogue that the Ministry of energy of Greece held in the Russian capital at the beginning of this week, were constructive and gave a good result. "Under certain conditions has the ability to be opened a new Chapter in the energy cooperation between Greece and Russia, and in General the cooperation of a pair of countries. Greece is vitally interested in the pipeline, which could come from the Greek-Turkish border, the pipeline that will begin in the Russian Federation and may reach the borders with Greece and continue on its territory. We believe that this pipeline would serve the state's interests and cooperation in the region, " the Minister said. according to his statement, of course, that the parties have concluded the agreement on the gas pipeline. The final position of Greece in the pipeline will be determined collectively by the government and the Prime Minister. "We believe that the meeting Tsipras with Putin, which will be held on 8 April in the capital of Russia, could be a good step for the agreement on the topics of energy and cooperation 2 sides, including the gas pipeline. At this point, the Greek-Russian relations, and themes of energy cooperation are in the spotlight. The whole world is waiting with great interest to the meeting Tsipras and Putin. We believe that this meeting can provide security and stability for our region and Europe. I think she will be a big milestone for security and peace in the region, " said Lafazanis. The Minister said that the punishment of the European Union are completely unacceptable. "They carry us in the cold war era. They will not contribute to stability and cooperation in the European Union, on the contrary - They undermine the peace and stability across the continent, and It is very dangerous. Ukraine should not be used by Western countries to restore the spirit of the "cold war" against Russia, it was obliged to become a great bridge of peace, friendship and cooperation between Russia and the EU. It is in the interests of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, in the interest of all European peoples, " said Lafazanis. to the question, what position will take Greece in June When obgovarivaya the question of the extension of sentences, the Minister replied: "We will act within the framework of the European Union on the basis of our constant position, which serves as peace and security in the European area. it is assumed that the relationship between Russia and the EU will be on the agenda of talks during the working visit of Prime Minister of Greece in the capital of Russia on 8 and 9 April.