Vice-Chancellor of Germany Sigmar Gabriel, who on Wednesday received the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, called "Nord stream-2" is a very interesting project. about it informs RIA " Novosti "." in the beginning of the conversation wish to state with regret That our trade, unfortunately, declining, continues to decline. There are a lot of reasons, they are subjective And objective. But at the same time the Plenipotentiaries of business operate on both sides are quite active, And run all their projects as long-term And large-scale projects ", - said the Head of the country. "As regards our interaction on the international arena, it proceeds rather intensively, however, on fairly narrow topics, But, anyway, the work goes on," added head. In addition, Putin spoke about especially sensitive topics, such as the topic of the Ukraine And the Middle East." in this regard, of course, can not be said about particularly sensitive topics - And this Ukrainian problems, the problems of the Middle East. And today, when the whole world, most European States face the problem of immigrants, perhaps it is appropriate to recall the position of the German government, which protested actively against the war in Iraq. And, in truth, afterward how did this operation, were destabilized other States in the region, there was a Danger, then that Danger is escalated into a real problem of immigrants ", - said Putin." Our position is well known, it is That to cross this problem should to assist in strengthening the statehood where it is still preserved, to help the restoration of the state structures where they are recovering, And help the political process, a political settlement of all the contentious issues in the Syrian Arab Republic ", - said Putin. For its part, the Vice-Chancellor said That the differences between Russia And the West also complicate the overcoming of conflicts in the world today." My personal opinion - we must do everything to reach consensus, to leave the past in some kind of situation in the past And look for fresh avenues on the restoration of cooperation, the most between Germany And Russia. Of course, I understand That for you the main US partner to discuss the issues of Syria And Ukraine, But from the opposite side I believe That Germany And the European Union will also be an important partner... the ongoing Conflict in Ukraine is a symptom, not the cause of all issues ", - said the Vice-Chancellor. In his vision, is now Very important to do everything to implement the Minsk agreements." A task for on your part, And Ukraine all would be accomplished, What is in the Minsk Protocol. The main problem, the obstacle will be, most likely, the border between Russia And Ukraine, which will be controlled by the Ukrainian government. We must do everything to cross the Conflict, the most having in mind That there are parties in the U.S. And in the European Union, which is to contribute to the continuation of this conflict, " said Gabriel." As for our economic relations, of course, there are different opportunities to preserve these relations despite the political problems that are available. And our businessmen try to use these opportunities. You know, of course, That created such a platform for entrepreneurs ... And while this platform will meet our businessmen ", - said Gabriel. Before Wednesday i?awa the Ministry of energy of Russia Alexander Novak on the results of the meeting with the Minister of ecology, sustainable development And energy of France Segolene the Royal said That Paris confirmed the interest in the project of the gas pipeline " Nord stream √ 2 ". In June this year a Memorandum was signed about the project " Nord stream √ 2 ". It involves the construction of 2 offshore strings with a total capacity of 55 billion cubic meters of gas per year from Russia to Germany under the Baltic sea, in addition to the existing two threads. Minister of foreign Affairs of Hungary Peter Siyyarto called the position of the EC on gas pipelines from Russia by the example of double standards, Recalling the unrealized South stream.