Tajikistan demanding at least $250 million from Russia for base lease
Tajikistan is demanding no less than $250 million a year from Russia for the lease of a military base on its territory, Kommersant reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed source. Russia and Tajikistan are reportedly having difficulties agreeing on terms for the base's lease, which is due to expire in 2014. Russia currently has 7,000 military personnel stationed at the base.
Tajik, Korean business communities mull cooperation
A Tajikistan-Korea business forum took place in Yeosu, South Korea on July 11, Asia-Plus reported on Thursday.
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan signed economic cooperation program for 2013-15
A package of bilateral agreements was signed within Tajik President Emomali Rahmon’s visit to Azerbaijan. President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan have signed joint statement of Presidents.
Russia, Kazakhstan to create joint Eurasian air defense system
Russia and Kazakhstan are set to sign an agreement by the end of this year on the creation of a joint regional air defense system. The documents are ready and currently being agreed on at presidential administrations of the two states, Kazakh Air Defense Chief Nurzhan Mukanov told journalists on Wednesday, reports Itar-Tass.
Russian President expresses readiness to shift to “a new, mutually beneficial partnership level” with Kyrgyzstan
Russian President expressed readiness to shift to “a new, mutually beneficial partnership level” with Kyrgyzstan. “Today I am asking you to report on prospect projects with Commonwealth partners, including possibilities of shifting to a new mutually beneficial partnership with countries, for example, with Kyrgyzstan,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday at the session of the Commission on Fuel and Energy Complex and Environmental Security.
Tajik President heads to Azerbaijan
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has today left his country an official visit to Azerbaijan, according to the press service of the state.
Russia sends warships to Syria
Russia despatched a flotilla of warships to its naval base in the Syrian port of Tartus on Tuesday in an apparent show of support for President Bashar al-Assad.
India insures Iran oil imports to safeguard flow
India has given state-run insurers approval to provide limited cover to its ships transporting Iran's oil, allowing refiners to avoid any interruption in supplies because of the constraints of an Iranian fleet struggling with tough Western sanctions.
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