Ariel Cohen: The energy deal signed by Azerbaijan and Russia is a signal to Turkey

“So far in the competition between the Southern Stream which is the Russian dominated pipeline project and Nabucco, Russia is winning. Russia has an industry champion “Qazprom”. On the energy deal, it is a strong signal by President Aliyev and Azerbaijan that if Turkey continues to put all kind of demands, like one with lifting certain amount of gas in Turkey and which as I know has been resolved, it will be tough to find a deal for the Nabucco. It was a signal to Turkey. The amount is not big. If I am not mistaken it is 500 000 cubic metric of gas per year. Half of million of cubic metric gas isn’t much in this business. But it is a signal,” Ariel Cohen said.