Russian-Kyrgyz Company in Fuel Deal With U.S. Base
A Russian-controlled company will soon start supplying 20 percent of the aviation fuel at the strategically vital U.S. air base in Kyrgyzstan, and it could eventually increase that share, officials said
US, Ukraine sign memorandum on nuclear security cooperation
The United States and Ukraine signed late on Monday in New York a Memorandum of Understanding on nuclear security cooperation.
India, China to Deepen Investment, Open up Markets
Holding their maiden strategic economic dialogue, India and China Monday agreed to deepen bilateral investments, further open up markets, share developmental experiences and enhance cooperation in infrastructure, specially in the railway sector.
Treasury official visits China to discuss Iran sanctions
David Cohen, the Treasury Department’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, is set to visit Hong Kong and Beijing this week to discuss sanctions on Iran, the department said on Monday.
Russia, Ukraine Make Progress in Gas Talks
Moscow has given up the idea of dragging Ukraine into its customs union in return for gas price discounts, and is ready to discuss a gas transit consortium with Ukraine and the European Union, Kommersant business paper reported on Monday, a day after Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych claimed there had been progress during talks over gas prices.
North Korean prime minister in China on visit emphasizing economic ties
China and its impoverished neighbor North Korea are emphasizing trade and investment ties during a visit this week by Pyongyang’s prime minister that also highlights China’s efforts to restart talks on ending the North’s nuclear programs.
India, China agree to deepen bilateral investment, open markets
Holding their first comprehensive Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) here today, India and China have reached an understanding to deepen bilateral investment cooperation, further open up markets to each other and improve the investment environment.
Czechs: Nuclear power good despite Japan disaster
The catastrophe at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power complex should not be allowed to call into question of the wisdom of atomic energy, Czech President Vaclav Klaus said on Friday. "After the tsunami wave hit the Fukushima power plant, some governments decided not to build new nuclear power plants and some even to abandon nuclear energy as such," Klaus said in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly.
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