Russia lobbies EU for special treatment on major pipeline
If South Stream is built, Caspian gas would be bought up by Gazprom and shipped via Russia through the Black Sea pipeline, undermining the rationale of the Southern Corridor. It would also have an impact on Ukraine's economy and politics
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan negotiate on Caspian issues
The Turkmen-Azerbaijani consultations on Caspian issues have been held at the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.
Enhancing cooperation bodes well for China, Japan, S. Korea ties
The fourth trilateral summit held in Tokyo on Sunday expanded cooperation amongst China, Japan, and South Korea and proposed new targets, which injected new vitality into the exchange and cooperation in Northeast Asia.
Libya rebels take diplomatic push to Turkey, Russia
Libya's rebels took their diplomatic offensive to NATO's sole Muslim member Turkey on Monday, a day after the European Union opened a mission in their Benghazi bastion.
Iraq seeks Iranian gas for power generation
Iraq has signed a tentative deal with Iran to import natural gas to ease its electricity woes, an official said Monday, in a step that deepens economic ties with Tehran as U.S. troops prepare to leave at the end of the year.
Moscow Opposes EU Sanctions on Belarus
Russia, which could buy more than $7 billion worth of Belarussian assets as it helps Minsk tackle a currency crisis, expressed opposition Saturday to tougher European sanctions against Belarussian firms.
Central Asian Energy Meeting Opens in Baku
The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Energy Sector Coordinating Committee (ESCC) is discussing cooperation in Baku.
China-Japan-ROK meeting to enhance post-quake co-op, improve China-Japan relations
The fourth China-Japan-ROK (Republic of Korea) Leaders Meeting is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Tokyo. The event is expected to lay a foundation for deepening trilateral cooperation after the March 11 Japanese quake and improving China-Japan relations.
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