Answering the question of Oilru.com observer how important for Russian energy diplomacy are such countries as Iran and Iraq chairman of the executive board of “SoyuzNefteGaz” Yuri Shafranik said that the gas axis “Russia-Turkmenistan-Iraq” will soon play a leading role in the world since 50% of explored gas reserves are located in these countries. In particular in such countries as Iraq and Iran are located 20% of world oil and gas reserves in each.