Turkey and Russia: heading towards strong multi-dimensional and multi-directional cooperation
There are just two countries in the world which are both Asian and European at the same time.It is not just the geography of the two countries that make them simultaneously Asian and European but also their cultures, their politics, their histories and their economies. Russia and Turkey’s unique positions, not shared by any other countries, give them a different perspective on the world.
Ukraine, Kazakhstan & South Africa Becoming Factors in Export Market
Ukraine exported just over 2 million metric tons of grain in December, of which about 1.6 million metric tons (63 million bushels) was corn, according to U.S. Grains Council sources. The leading corn importers were Egypt, 252,000 tons; Spain, 350,000 tons; and Iran, 160,000 tons. Egypt, Tunisia and Spain took most of Ukraine's wheat shipments.
Germany, Tajikistan sign intergovernmental agreements
The governments of Tajikistan and Germany signed agreements on technical and financial cooperation on Friday, Asia-Plus reported.
Pakistan, India Report Progress On Turkmen Gas Pipeline
India and Pakistan say they are moving closer to an agreement on a pipeline to import Turkmen gas through Afghanistan.
Kazakhstan seeks closer ties with EU
KAZINFORM Kazakh Foreign Minister Yerzhan Kazykhanov said Wednesday that seeking a new expanded partnership agreement with the European Union is a priority for Kazakhstan, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.
India – Pakistan approaches to an agreement for importing
Pakistan and India said to have on Wednesday they were now closer to an agreement on pipeline to import gas from Turkmenistan, warming of economic ties between two countries.
US and Iranian Strategic Competition In Sanctions, Energy
Tightening sanctions and Iran’s reactions have become a race against time. Every day brings a new event as the competition between the US and Iran plays out on a global level.
Russia Opposes Syria Sanctions, Says 'Open To Constructive
Russia's foreign minister says Moscow is "open to constructive proposals" for dealing with the crisis in Syria but remains opposed to any move by the United Nations supporting sanctions or the use of force against President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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