Turkey to Continue Buying Iranian Gas

Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yildiz has asserted his country’s need for Iran's gas, emphasizing that Turkey will proceed with cooperation with the Islamic Republic in the energy sector, Press TV reports.

The issue of international sanctions against Iran does not include natural gas and Tehran and Ankara would continue their cooperation in this sector, the Turkish minister said.

He further noted that Tehran and Ankara have never stopped their trade exchanges and cooperation in the energy sector, reaffirming his country’s determination to maintain relations with Iran in the future. 

Iran is biggest gas supplier to Turkey after Russia. In December, Iran’s daily gas exports to Turkey have for the first time topped 31 million cubic meters (mcm).