Russian energy minister to attend gas forum in Bulgaria

MOSCOW, April 22 (RIA Novosti) - Russian Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko will represent Moscow at a gas forum in Bulgaria on April 24-25, the Russian prime minister's press secretary said on Wednesday.

"Russia will be represented by Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko," Dmitry Peskov said.

Media reports earlier suggested that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin would represent Russia at the forum.