India hopes for win-win nuclear accord with Japan
Downplaying recent adverse remarks by Japanese officials about civil nuclear cooperation with India, India Friday said it would shortly hold another round of negotiations with Japan here and underlined that it was hopeful of 'a win-win' atomic accord soon.
Russia extends military presence in Armenia
Russia extended its lease on Friday on a military base in the former Soviet republic of Armenia until 2044, strengthening its presence in the South Caucasus energy transit region.
Russian FM defends Iran nuclear power plant
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that the Bushehr nuclear power plant construction in Iran promotes the non-proliferation regime.
Japan’s Asian overtures aid US
Japan's outreach to its Asian neighbors reached a new apogee on the August 15 anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender.
Afghan, Tajik and Pakistani Leaders Meet in Russia
Twenty years after the last Russian soldier walked out of Afghanistan, Moscow is gingerly pushing its way back into the country with business deals and diplomacy, and promises of closer ties to come.
Turkish president receives Kyrgyz political party leader
Turkey's president met with the leader of a Kyrgyz political party in Istanbul on Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported.
Russia, Tajikistan to discuss energy, military cooperation
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon will discuss prospects of bilateral trade and cooperation in energy and military-technical areas during Rahmon's visit to Russia on August 18-20.
Kazakhstan to open more gateways on border with Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Karim Masimov said at a government meeting on Monday that the country plans to open more gateways on its border with Kyrgyzstan, local media reported on Tuesday.
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