U.S. appreciates Azerbaijan’s contribution to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons
The U.S. very much appreciates Azerbaijan's contribution to support the global community in its efforts to ensure that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons, Deputy U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Adam Sterling said during his speech at the International Conference "Role of Azerbaijan-U.S. cooperation on ensuring peace and security in the region" in Baku on Friday.
Kazakhstan announces an agreement with Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey on transit via Baku-Tbilisi-Kars
Kazakhstan has announced the signing of a new regional agreement on the transit of goods. Kazakh Ambassador to Azerbaijan Serik Primbetov has stated that Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Turkey are preparing an agreement on the transit of goods by rail via the being built route of Baku-Tbilisi-Kars.
S. Korea, US, Japan agree to close cooperation on NK nuclear issues
Nuclear envoys from South Korea, the United States and Japan agreed on Wednesday to closely cooperate on North Korean nuclear issues, foreign ministry officials here said.
Australia willing to start negotiations with India on selling uranium
Visiting Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Tuesday said that her government had changed its policy and was willing to start negotiations on selling uranium to India.
Europe Plans New Nuclear Sanctions on Iran
European Union governments plan to ratchet up sanctions pressure against Iran over its nuclear programme on Monday, approving new measures against Tehran’s banking sector, industry and shipping.
Russia unhappy with India over Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Sistema investments
Russia today made very clear to India its unhappiness over two key bilateral issues-- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) 3 and 4 and investments by its telecom company Sistema in the country, saying rules of the game should never be reconsidered till it is over.
Syria stops buying electricity from Turkey as tensions escalate
Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said Syria has stopped purchasing electricity from neighbouring Turkey. The move was due to damage to Syrian infrastructure, he explained. "Syria halted their power purchases from Turkey one week ago," Yildiz said.
Gas supplies from Iran to Turkey suspended due to explosion on gas pipeline
Strong explosion on a gas pipeline in eastern Turkey has led to suspension of supplies to the country from Iran, Turkish Hurriyet newspaper reported on Monday.
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