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Azerbaijan expects economic growth in next four years Investment
IIKSS - Mubariz Aslanov . Azerbaijan expects economic growth in 2017 and the next three years, Ogtay Asadov, Speaker of Azerbaijani Parliament, said at a parliamentary plenary session. Azerbaijan’s Milli Mejlis (parliament) began on Tuesday a three-day plenary
Azerbaijan ranks first in volume of investments in Georgia Investment
IIKSS - Being the top foreign investor of Georgia, Azerbaijan invested some $434 million in the economy of the neighboring country within three-quarters of 2016. Georgia’s National Statistics Office reported that the volume of investments recorded an increase
Turkmenistan joins ICAO Public Key Directory Investment
IIKSS - President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov signed the order, tasking the State Customs Service to make arrangements necessary for Turkmenistan's inclusion into the Public Key Directory of the International Civil Aviation Organization. The State Migration Service will
Iran, Azerbaijan to launch Astara-Astara railway soon Investment
IIKSS - A senior official in Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) Abbas Nazari said the construction phase of Astara (Iran)-Astara (Azerbaijan) railway line has been accomplished in the Azerbaijani side. Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Director General
Iran names giants qualified for new oil plans Energy
IIKSS - Iran has announced the names of over two dozen international energy companies that it says are eligible to bid for the country’s new oil and gas projects. The list that has been publicized by the National
Kazakhstan starts working as non-permanent UN Security Council member Political and military events
IIKSS - The national flag of Kazakhstan was raised in a special ceremony in front of the hall of the UN Security Council at the United Nations in New York on December 31, 2016 as the country has
President of Turkmenistan defined prospects of country’s development for 2017 at extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers Political and military events
IIKSS - Ashgabat hosted an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, where President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov gave a keynote address, summarizing 2016 and outlining the prospects for 2017. As has been noted by the Head of
Focus on Central Asia: How US Will Pursue Its Foreign Policy Under Tillerson Political and military events
IIKSS - Under Rex Tillerson, the US will try to diminish Russia's clout in Central Asia and play against the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Russian expert Alexey Fenenko told RIA Novosti. In an interview with RIA Novosti, Alexey Fenenko,
Reports that Moscow is to ‘gift’ Snowden to Trump meant to pressure new administration – Zakharova Political and military events
IIKSS- Recent reports that whistleblower Edward Snowden will be “gifted” to President Trump are meant to scandalize public opinion and show that the new administration continues to face pressure from opponents, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman. “Today, US
Poll Suggests Four NATO States Want Russia to Protect Them From Security Threats Political and military events
IIKSS- Residents of four NATO member states would prefer a military alliance with Russia, if their countries were attacked. This is evidenced by results of a global survey conducted among residents of 66 countries by sociologists from WIN/Gallup
Turkmenistan to further consider joining WTO Investment
IIKSS- Turkmenistan will further consider the prospects of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO), the ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’ newspaper quoted President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov as saying Feb. 21. President Berdimuhamedov made the remarks at a meeting of the Cabinet of
Iran means business Investment
IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and
Iran means business Investment
IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and
Russians and Iranians are brothers for life Political and military events
IIKSS- In a message on the occasion of 515 years of Iran-Russia historical ties, the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that few countries in the world have as deep and historical relations. However, he said that
Russia Is In A Unique Position To Either Make Or Break The New Silk Road Investment
IIKSS- Russia is a natural land bridge. The country stretches from the farthest fringes of the east to the brink of the west; it spans across nearly the entirety of the Eurasian landmass, from the Bering Sea to
Is China prepared for a new mantle in Central Asia amid the roll-out of its belt and road? Investment
IIKSS- Raffaello Pantucci says China is slowly displacing Moscow as the regional guarantor, but Beijing does not appear to have fully considered the demands of its new role, especially in the context of its ambitious ‘One Belt, One
Thirsty Treasury of the Republic of Kazakhstan (budget fluctuations in the Republic of Kazakhstan and their political effects) Political and military events
Thirsty Treasury of the Republic of Kazakhstan (budget fluctuations in the Republic of Kazakhstan and their political effects) International institute of khazar sea studies (IIKSS) – Kazakhstan after the collapse of the Soviet Union was among the
Human development is an inaccessible dream for Kazakhstan (analysis of the budget per capita indexes and their political consequences in the Republic of Kazakhstan) Political and military events
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Iran ready to swap Turkmenistan gas destined for Pakistan Investment
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Deputy Oil Minister Hamidreza Aqaqi said, “Islamic Republic of Iran has announced its readiness to swap Turkmenistan gas destined for Pakistan.” He made the above remark while referring to the
Iran and Russia’s very pragmatic alliance Political and military events
If Donald Trump chooses not to extend the nuclear deal with Iran in May, there will be a regional crisis. Meanwhile Tehran seeks to boost its relations with Russia, with which it’s had centuries of dealings. Russo-Iranian relations
Azerbaijan after the Presidential Elections: Internal and Foreign Policy Dynamics Political and military events
The campaign, which ended on April 11, was held ahead of schedule. If it had been held in the “normal mode,” the vote would have taken place on October 17. Thus, the shift of the election
German FM: Europe 'Very United' On Decision To Stay In Iran Deal Political and military events
Germany's foreign minister has reiterated Europe's determination to remain a part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal even in the face of a U.S. withdrawal from the landmark agreement. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Heiko Maas said he explained
Russia vows to continue efforts to maintain Iran nuclear deal Political and military events
Moscow can see that all participants in the Iran nuclear deal, except the US, are determined to maintain the agreement and will continue efforts to that end, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, TASS reports. "A
Iran eager to strengthen ties with China, Russia Political and military events
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has agreed with his Russian and Chinese counterparts to maintain the 2015 nuclear agreement after the United States announced its withdrawal. With observer status, Rouhani attended the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization that
Envoy: Friendship, partnership cover all spheres of Azerbaijan-Russia co-op Political and military events
Friendship and partnership as well as good-neighborly relations cover all spheres of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Russia, Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mikhail Bocharnikov said at an event organized for the Russia Day in Baku on June 11. "Presently, we
Russia in Syria: Caught Between Iran and Israel Political and military events
Intermittent Israeli strikes against Iranian positions in Syria have alarmed Russia, which is trying to solidify its military gains there. Active Israeli interference could bring down the highly unstable security architecture the Russians are working on in Syria.
Three-month oil swap from Turkmenistan hits 67,000t Investment
Director General of Amirabad Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said that 67,000 tons of crude oil swap has been forwarded from Turkmenistan to neighboring Iraq and Afghanistan via this port from March 21 to June
Kazakhstan to maintain oil output at current level of 1.8 mil b/d throughout 2018: report Energy
Kazakhstan is planning to maintain oil output at the current level of 1.8 million b/d until the end of the year, energy minister Kanat Bozumbayev said Tuesday, according to the Prime news agency. "Our daily production is 1.8
The Labyrinth of the Caspian Sea Legal Regime in an interview with Tasnim Legal Issues
The Labyrinth of the Caspian Sea Legal Regime in an interview with Tasnim Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola, the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in an interview with Tasnim News Agency International
Russia sees threat of Iran-Israel strife escalating in Syria – FM Political and military events
Russia is concerned that the mutual exchange of fire between Israel and Iran on the Syrian territory as well as Israel’s “initiative” air strikes on the crisis-torn country may result in a large-scale regional conflict, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
As the Iran nuclear deal flounders, Russia comes to the Islamic Republic’s aid Political and military events
This week Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs made their intentions clear that they will do everything they can to maintain the Iranian nuclear deal and defend Iran from sanctions. Russia claims that it will maintain economic and trade agreements
Azerbaijan Raises Military Vigilance in Response to Armenia’s Unclear Karabakh Policy Political and military events
During a July 20 press conference, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated his maximalist position on the Karabakh conflict and called for “deter[ring] Azerbaijan from provocations” (Lragir.am, July 20). The next day, Armenian fire killed an Azerbaijani service member
US sanctions not to affect Russia-Iran railway coop. Political and military events
Hossein Ashouri, deputy director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, said that the US sanctions will never affect Iran's railway cooperation with Russia, and its contacts will continue expanding. The previous
Turkmenistan files application to arbitration court due to gas dispute with Iran Energy
Turkmenistan has officially submitted an application to the International Court of Arbitration to resolve the gas dispute with Iran, the Iranian media reported. The court is expected to render its verdict within two years, Mehr Agency noted. In December
Five Countries Reach Deal on Caspian Sea Legal Issues
Iran, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have signed an agreement on the Caspian Sea, the world’s largest enclosed body of water and a region that has been the subject of dispute since the breakup of the Soviet
Azerbaijan in the CSTO: An Unlikely Prospect Political and military events
In an interview last month (August 16) with the media outlet Azeri Daily, Azerbaijani member of parliament and the head of the Azerbaijan-Russia inter-parliamentary group, Ali Huseynli, suggested that, considering the changed geopolitical conditions in the South Caucasus,
Russian FM Lavrov: Delivery of S-300 to Syria regime has begun Political and military events
Russia has started delivering S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Syrian forces, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. Lavrov told a news conference at the United Nations (UN) on Friday that "the delivery started already" after a decision
Caspian agreement: Many issues still to be settled Legal Issues
On 12 August 2018, the five Caspian littoral states, after two decades of negotiations, finally agreed on the status of the region when they signed the ‘Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea’ document in the port
Iran, Russia keen to continue joint projects Investment
Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday that Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia will continue completion of construction operation of joint projects. Iran and Russia have
Russia Shares Good Understanding With EU on Iran Nuclear Deal Political and military events
Russia and the European Union continue to maintain extensive contacts concerning the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, Russia's permanent representative to the European Union, Vladimir Chizhov, said during a video link between Moscow
Russian Envoy Urges Closer Ties with Iran Political and military events
In a meeting with senior adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker for international affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Levan Jagarian said Russia and Iran share many views and strategies on various issues, calling for efforts to maintain the level of relations.
Kazakhstan to present its first report to UN on SDG progress Political and military events
Kazakhstan will report to the United Nations (UN) in New York this year on its implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the first time, said Kazakh Vice Minister of National Economy Madina Zhunisbekova at a January meeting