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Belarus looks east and west as presidential elections approach
Russia has been putting the squeeze on Belarus, trying to get a foothold in the Belarusan economy, and presidential elections there this Sunday could prove to be a significant moment in that quest.
Turkmenistan, Iran to hold energy talks in Tehran
Turkmen delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Baymurad Hojamuhammedov will discuss issues of cooperation in oil and gas industry in Tehran (Iran) on Saturday, the official Turkmen source said.
Oil, gas and much more drive Ukraine, Kazakhstan relations
There are at least three things most people know about Kazakhstan, even if its name blends with many other “stan” countries in Central Asia: The film “Borat,” oil and gas and the world’s largest space launch center.
Lithuanian top officials will visit Azerbaijan
Lithuania intends to develop cooperation with Azerbaijan during its OSCE chairmanship.
Yanukovych: Ukraine and Latvia need joint logistics centers
"Ukraine is carrying out major reforms, which will provide important support for business activities in our country," emphasized visiting Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych at yesterday's Latvian-Ukrainian Business Forum.
Senate argues merits of nuclear treaty with Russia
President Barack Obama took a step toward a major foreign policy accomplishment as the Senate began debate on a U.S.-Russia nuclear pact.
The Kremlin resets Russian foreign policy
2010 has seen a change in Russia's relations with the West. The Obama administration came to office promising a "reset" in relations with Moscow, and in the past year, this new mood of cooperation has begun to deliver tangible results. Moscow and Washington are working together to reduce their nuclear arsenals, as well as to combat the proliferation of nuclear weapons to other states.
India seeks communication, telecom security pact with US
India is exploring a communications and telecoms security pact with United States, that will enable both countries share and standardize procedures to evaluate mobile phone networks, cooperate on encryption details and put in place a mechanisms to check softwares before it is used.
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