Odessa-Brody-Gdansk oil pipeline gaining support

The five presidents singed a declaration in which they endorsed the project, which will enable the supply of Caspian oil while bypassing Russia. The declaration, however, does not cement the pipeline's construction as the oil supply is not yet guaranteed. This can only be granted by the president of Kazakhstan, who was not at the meeting in Kraków. His representative, the deputy minister for energy safety, said that Kazakhstan is considering its involvement in this investment. The presidents taking part in the summit in Kraków were satisfied with the talk results though, agreeing that the declaration and strong political support will help push the investment. They agreed to create a group of experts comprised of deputy ministers responsible for energy safety, and pick one company to prepare the project. (Rzeczpospolita, May 12-13, p B1) M.M.