Iran puts forward preconditions for nuclear talks
Iran today has put forward some preconditions for the future talks regarding country's nuclear program, Mehr agency reported.
Turkey intends to acquire oil fields in Libya
Turkey plans to acquire new oil fields in Libya at the Fizan block, the Sabah newspaper quotes Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz as saying on Monday.
Energy ties with Russia get priority
The National Assembly (NA) of Viet Nam pays great attention to the co-operation the country shares with Russia in the energy sector and is constantly working to create favourable conditions for Russian enterprises to increase their investment in Viet Nam , according to NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Tehran Posits Itself as Provider of Energy Security
Seeking closer economic ties, Iran posited itself as an attractive transit destination to other countries and a net provider of energy security at a press conference by top official Saeed Jalili, who is being spoken as a presidential candidate to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on his completion of two terms in office
Israel disarmament key to resolve Iran nuclear issue
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has stressed the importance of eradicating nuclear weapons in the region, saying the atomic disarmament of Israel would be the key to resolving outstanding issues pertaining to Iran’s nuclear energy program.
Ukraine wants trade agreements with EU and Russia
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich said his country planned to sign an Association Agreement with the EU in the course of 2013. But he also stressed that the country would develop its relations with Russia’s Custom’s Union in areas which do not contradict other “international obligations”.
Georgian President recalled ambassadors from several countries
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili recalled ambassadors from several countries, presidential administration reported.
Russia: Logistics key to retail expansion
Thanks to relative political stability and strong oil and gas prices, Russia's retail turnover more than quintupled from 2001 to 2011 and now exceeds US$600 billion annually. Data suggest that this sector is entering the steepest part of its growth curve. How will Russia's retailers face the challenges of this critical period of expansion? Will foreign retailers manage to get a slice of this growing pie?
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