Deora to meet Pak, Iran officials on Apr 23

Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora today said that he would be discussing the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline issue with both Iranian and Pakistani officials soon.

The minister, while addressing reporters here, said that he would be meeting officials of both countries on April 23.

"We hope to resolve the issue soon," Deora said, adding that the meeting is expected to take place in Pakistan.

According to him, there were not many differences between the parties concerned.

"There are only some pricing and cess issues to be discussed," Deora said.