Iran proposes Iraq, China as nuclear talks venue
Iran's foreign minister said İstanbul remains an acceptable location for talks with world powers over Tehran's nuclear program, but noted Wednesday that his country has proposed other venues - such as Iraq or China - for the negotiations scheduled to start next week.
Azerbaijan waiting for agreements between EU and Turkmenistan for adoption decisions on Trans Caspian gas pipeline
Azerbaijan has practically lost optimism in respect of prospects for laying Trans Caspian gas pipeline for Turkmen gas supplies to Europe via Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey.
Tajikistan seeks Turkmen gas as shortage looms
Tajikistan aims to secure natural gas supplies from Turkmenistan to avert a worsening fuel shortage as its traditional supplier prepares to stop pumping from next week, a high-ranking Tajik government representative told Reuters on Wednesday.
Kazakh Oil Firms Want Stakes in Belarusian Refineries
Kazakhstan's ambassador to Belarus says state-affiliated Kazakh oil firms are interested in obtaining ownership stakes in Belarusian oil refineries.
Russia, Kazakhstan, U.S. Hail Nuclear Test Clean-Up
The presidents of the United States, Russia, and Kazakhstan have hailed the success of a project to clean up a huge Soviet-era nuclear test site in Semey, formerly known as Semipalatinsk, in Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan Suspends Gas Supplies To Tajikistan
Uzbekistan says it will halt natural gas deliveries to its energy-starved neighbor, Tajikistan, starting next month.
Obama's Goal of Nuclear Security Still Far Off
Halfway into an ambitious four-year effort to safeguard nuclear materials from terrorists, President Barack Obama and other world leaders are lagging behind their self-imposed goals and facing renewed threats from Iran and North Korea. They're giving themselves a checkup at next week's summit in the South Korean capital, Seoul.
Russia wants speedy resumption of nuclear talks with Iran
Russia wants nuclear talks between Iran and the G5+1 to be resumed “as quickly as possible.”
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