Ukraine May Receive Gas From Europe Via Slovakia By Winter
Ukraine, which is trying to reduce its dependence on Russian gas supplies, may receive gas from Europe via Slovakia, the European Commissioner for Energy was quoted as saying.
US warns Pakistan of sanctions if IP gas pipeline deal finalised
The US media has warned that the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline might lead to sanctions against Islamabad, although the State Department says sanctions will only become effective if Pakistan finalises the deal.
U.N. nuclear chief presses Iran on military base access
The U.N. nuclear watchdog raised pressure on Iran to finally address suspicions that it has sought to design an atomic bomb, calling for swift inspector access to a military base where relevant explosives tests are believed to have been carried out.
Russian, Georgian Diplomats Meet for Tet-a-Tet Talks
Russia and Georgia have met for reconciliation talks in Prague to bring the two countries in the wake of the 2008 August war.
Russia may agree to seek Ukraine’s clearance for movement of Black Sea Fleet units
Russia may agree to make a concession to Ukraine regarding clearance of movements of the Black Sea Fleet units outside their bases, although no final agreement has yet been achieved on this matter, the Dzerkalo Tyzhnia Ukraine weekly has reported citing sources familiar with the process of negotiations.
Tajikistan's WTO Membership Comes Into Force
Tajikistan is officially a full member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Kazakhstan Establishes Continuing Role in Iran Talks
The February 26–27 round of the nuclear negotiations involving Iran and the P5+1 group (all five permanent UN Security Council members and Germany) in Almaty went as well as might have reasonably been expected.
China moves ahead with N Korea trade zone despite nuclear test
China appears to be pressing ahead with plans to invest in a North Korean free trade zone in a sign that its recent nuclear test has not soured its economic ties with its only major ally.
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