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Japan, Turkey ink initial directive on nuclear power plant deal
Japan and Turkey inked a directive on bilateral nuclear cooperation, taking both countries a step closer towards the fruition of a 20 billion U.S. dollar tie-up for Japanese firms to build a nuclear facility in Turkey, a Japanese industry ministry official said Friday.
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India’s attraction for global leaders: A view from China
It is believed in the West that India’s cooperation with the world’s leading powers is aimed at counterbalancing China. But this thesis is not entirely applicable to Russian-Indian relations. India and Russia, both highly influential countries, advocate a multipolar world and are against the domination of any one state.
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China-Kazakhstan gas pipeline begins construction
The China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) disclosed Wednesday that the second phase of the China-Kazakhstan gas pipeline has begun construction in Kazakhstan.
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Istanbul will host Turkmen-Turkish talks on economic cooperation
The bilateral Turkmen-Turkish talks on economic cooperation may be held within the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) scheduled for these days in Istanbul (Turkey), an official Turkmen source said.
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US Senate approves nuclear treaty with Russia
The vote handed US President Barack Obama a major foreign policy victory in his drive to improve ties with Moscow and curb the spread of atomic weapons to other nations.
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Bulgaria Hopes to Export Electricity to Lebanon
Bulgaria is looking at opportunities to export electricity to Lebanon, according to the Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism, Traicho Traikov.
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Uzbekistan 'Cuts Natural Gas Delivery' To Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz officials say Uzbekistan has reduced natural gas deliveries to Kyrgyzstan's southern regions due to Bishkek's debts, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
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Belarus parliament okays free trade zone
Belarus lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved the creation of a free trade zone with Russia and Kazakhstan, a move which will help avoid energy supplies cuts to Europe.
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