Turkey as an Energy Hub for the Mediterranean, Caspian Sea, and the Middle East: Erdogan's Statement

Turkey is determined to become a center for energy supplies to Europe from the Mediterranean region, the Caspian Sea, and the Middle East, stated Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This was reported by RT.

“We are determined to make Turkey a hub in the energy sector of the Mediterranean, the Caspian Sea, and the Middle East,” Erdogan said at a press conference.

He noted that Turkey's ultimate goal is to overcome external dependency on oil and natural gas.

It is also worth mentioning that Erdogan announced the discovery of a new gas field in the Black Sea with reserves of 58 billion cubic meters.