Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has reaffirmed that the “Balkan Stream ” pipeline remains a functional and commercially viable energy project, despite the latest push by the European Commission to end Europe’s dependence on Russian gas. Zhelyazkov stressed that the pipeline is not politically driven, but rather a well-structured business initiative that contributes significantly to energy security and reliable gas supply in the region. He pointed out that “Balkan Stream ” (extension of