The three first question concerning Baku-Tbilisi-Ceihan pipeline are almost solved - Edward Shevarnadze

/IRBIS, Jan.24, 00/ - According to ITAR TASS, which cites the broadcast talk of Edward Shevarnadze, the three first question concerning Baku-Tbilisi- Ceihan pipeline, which have been on the Ankara's negotiations agenda, are almost solved. As Edward Shevarnadze has noted, the first concerns the ecological safety. "It has been decided to be guided by the international and european standards", - the president has noted. Secondly, the Georgia has raised the question about protection of the Georgia citizens interests through which lands the pipeline will pass. Also in Ankara the responsibility of Georgia for the pipeline safety has been discussed. The president of Georgia has noted that "of course, all the negotiation participants have their own interests", and has thanked the presidents of Turkey and Azerbaijan, and USA representatives, which "respected the Georgia's position and interests".