June 30 (UPI) -- Russian natural gas company Gazprom expects to sign off on developments to increase its footprint in the Asian market, the company's top executive said.
"Today we're finalizing the discussion of the exact schedule for the launch of supplies via the 'eastern route' in compliance with the contract," Gazprom Chief Executive Alexei Miller was quoted by Russian news agency Tass as saying. "The plan is to sign the relevant document in nearest days."