AKIPRESS.COM - Russia's state energy giant Gazprom is planning to invest up to 100 billion rubles (approximately $1.7 billion) in Kyrgyzstan and ensure that 60 percent of the country's territory is covered by the gas network, Sputnik International reports with reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Gazprom has massive plans for energy development… Gazprom intends to invest up to 100 billion rubles in the coming years," Putin said in an interview with a Kyrgyz journalist, aired by the Russian broadcaster RenTV on Saturday.

According to the Russian President, it might be possible to do "what was agreed with Kyrgyz President [Almazbek Atambayev]," ensuring that the gas network covers 60 percent of the country.