Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: 15 November 2010 - Finnish energy company Fortum Oyj HEL : FUM1V said today it and partners started negotiations to establish a new operating model for energy supply in the Turku region of western Finland .
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Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: 15 November 2010 - Finnish energy company Fortum Oyj HEL : FUM1V said today it and partners started negotiations to establish a new operating model for energy supply in the Turku region of western Finland .
Answer:neutral