Turkmenistan discussing TAPI pipeline construction pace Energy
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By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: A report on the construction pace of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline was delivered at a meeting of the Turkmen Cabinet of Ministers, the Turkmen government said Feb. 27. It is reported that the work is carried
BP to select areas for drilling in shallow waters of Caspian Sea Energy
- 2016-02-29 23:14:48
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BP Azerbaijan, which is the operator of the Shallow Water Absheron Peninsula (SWAP) Contract Area, has published the report on the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the 3D seismic survey within the contract area. The 3D seismic
Azerbaijan, Iran enjoy potential to be key gas suppliers to Europe, expert says Energy
- 2016-03-07 20:26:52
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/By Azernews/ By Aynur Karimova Azerbaijan and Iran, both nations enjoying huge natural gas reserves in the world, have a potential to become key suppliers of gas to the European market, Omid Shokri Kalehsar believes. The energy
As Russia Plans New Caspian Assault Ship, Some Wonder: Assault Whom? Political and military events
- 2016-03-07 21:08:40
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Russia's plans to introduce a new amphibious assault ship into its Caspian Flotilla has raised questions among just which of its neighbors' shores Russia envisages assaulting. The new ship will join the Caspian Flotilla next year, according to a report by
Five littoral states discuss Caspian Sea legal status, still far from solutions Legal Issues
- 2016-03-10 15:17:28
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Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran, which are the five Caspian littoral states, have convened in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan from January 27-29 to talk about the legal status of the sea. The Caspian Sea has been a cause
Road Warrior - border delays, Aer Lingus award, record numbers for US carriers, Iran travel market Tourism
- 2016-03-11 14:37:28
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Aer Lingus business class wins wine award Aer Lingus has won an award for the red wine served in business class in the prestigious Business Traveller magazine Cellar in the Sky Awards. The wine chosen by food consultant
Kazakhstan Stepping Up Defenses Against Caspian Marine Invasion Political and military events
- 2016-03-16 00:06:57
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Kazakhstan is acquiring new naval mines to help defend its shores on the Caspian Sea from marine invasion. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Defense made that announcement just days after Russia's military created a stir by announcing it was acquiring a new
SOCAR selects Honeywell UOP Technology to modernize its Baku Oil Refinery Energy
- 2016-03-16 00:23:38
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Trend: Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR will use a suite of Honeywell UOP technologies to modernize its oil refinery in Baku, to produce high-quality gasoline that meets stricter emission standards, Honeywell (HON) reported. Honeywell is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing
A Ray of Hope from Turkmenistan History
- 2016-03-16 20:45:23
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Religious hatred and violence are now a sorrowful fact of life, with the killing of Catholic nuns in Yemen on March 4 being only the most recent tragic example. It is a rarity
Iran exported 14mn barrels of oil to Europe since mid-Jan Energy
- 2016-03-26 10:34:38
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Iran exported 14mn barrels of oil to Europe since mid-Jan. Iran says it has exported 14 million barrels of oil to Europe ever since the sanctions against the country were lifted in mid-January. Iran’s Oil Ministry has announced in
Azerbaijan increases gas supply to Turkey Energy
- 2016-03-28 00:52:14
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Trend: Azerbaijan supplied 594.46 million cubic meters of gas to Turkey in January of 2016, compared to 577.36 million cubic meters in January of 2015, said the report from Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA). This is while the country delivered 6.17
‘This Orient Isle: Elizabethan England and the Islamic World’, by Jerry Brotton History
- 2016-03-28 01:30:16
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In 1579 Bernardino de Mendoza, the Spanish ambassador in London, wrote to his masters in Madrid to report that numerous English ships had departed for Constantinople carrying cargos of tin and lead. Some of this he called “bell metal”: the
Iran, Russia presidents discuss Syria crisis Political and military events
- 2016-03-29 17:05:34
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on March 28, said the Kremlin's press service. The two presidents discussed in detail the situation in Syria, particularly in connection with the Syrian Armed Forces’ successful
Turkmenistan aims to diversify fuel & energy industry Energy
- 2016-03-29 17:05:30
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Trend: During a meeting of the Turkmen cabinet of ministers, the country’s president, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, gave a number of instructions on further implementing the adopted programs of development, modernization and diversification of the national fuel and energy industry. These steps are meant
Why the Caviar-Producing American Paddlefish Is a Symbol of Luxury and Scarcity Fishing
- 2016-04-01 00:55:08
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Ever since relations between the United States and Iran grew strained after the Iranian revolution in 1979, as a nation, we have had limited access to the Caspian Sea, the sturgeon fish that reside there, and the roe contained in
Azerbaijan expands its fleet in international waters Investment
- 2016-04-05 16:46:54
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Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ACSC) announced that the company will buy six vessels for the operation in the Black and Mediterranean Seas. Three vessels will be handed over to the shipping company on April 11, while the remaining three by late
Kazakhstan resumes Kashagan, files claims for Karachaganak Energy
- 2016-04-06 23:40:08
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Kazakhstan, a major oil producer in the Central Asia is keen to resume oil production in the Kashagan oil field in fall of 2016, stated the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CTC), a pipeline system that was planned to transport Caspian oil
Iran to become a tourism hotspot, aims to welcome 20 million tourists by 2025 Tourism
- 2016-04-07 00:04:54
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Iran will benefit from an influx of international visitors following the recent political changes thanks to the nuclear agreement that was signed in Vienna earlier this summer. The World Travel Market 2015 Industry Report, released on Monday, 2 November at
Iran Dismisses Report on Building Canal Linking Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf Investment
- 2016-04-09 23:02:09
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Iran Dismisses Report on Building Canal Linking Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian embassy in Russia rejected a recent report by Russia media on Tehran’s cooperation with Moscow on the construction of a major canal linking
First part of S-300 missile system delivered to Iran Political and military events
- 2016-04-11 20:24:16
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First part of S-300 missile system delivered to Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesman Jaberi Ansari who was speaking in his weekly press conference announced the implementation of first phase of S-300 missile contract between Iran and Russia. Hossein
Russia: Resistance Is Futile, You Will Be Reabsorbed Political and military events
- 2016-04-22 13:54:52
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Russia: Resistance Is Futile, You Will Be Reabsorbed In mid-April an American destroyer in the Baltic was subjected to more than 30 acts of harassment by Russian Su-24 bombers. The Russian aircraft flew very low (less than a hundred meters)
An Illusion Made FlyDubai Pilots Crash Their Plane Into the Ground Investment
- 2016-04-25 19:28:05
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An Illusion Made FlyDubai Pilots Crash Their Plane Into the Ground Even as Flydubai Flight 981 took off from Dubai on March 18, the pilots knew they'd be in for a difficult flight. Bad weather lay ahead at their destination, the
Caviar exports from Iran up 183 percent Fishing
- 2016-04-26 19:31:50
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Caviar exports from Iran up 183% yr/yr Tehran- Iran’s exports of caviar rose to worth $1.7 million showing 183.3 percent increase in the past Iranian calendar year of 1394 (ended March 19, 2016), the ISNA news agency reported on
Azerbaijan FM: "Unresolved conflicts provide fertile ground for violent extremism" Political and military events
- 2016-04-26 19:46:25
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Azerbaijan FM: "Unresolved conflicts provide fertile ground for violent extremism" Prolonged and unresolved conflicts tend to provide fertile ground for violent extremism, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said. Some international actors definitely had noble goals but wrong strategies, while others surely
Russia Renewable Energy Report Energy
- 2016-04-26 19:56:24
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Russia Renewable Energy Report Other than large hydroelectric plants in Russia, all other forms of renewable energy accounts for less than 1% of power generation capacity. These metrics come from Russia Direct, which reports when it comes to wind, solar and
Lukoil’s CEO Vagit Alekperov: OPEC has no Future Energy
- 2016-04-26 19:59:14
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Lukoil’s CEO Vagit Alekperov: OPEC has no Future In the aftermath of the Doha fiasco and rumors that another meeting could take place in May, one Russian executive could have effectively erased any last hope of oil exporters reaching
Iran, Azerbaijan to step up ICT coop Investment
- 2016-04-26 20:12:01
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Iran, Azerbaijan to step up ICT coop In a meeting between Iran's ICT minister and Azeri counterpart in Baku, the two sides stressed cooperation in the fields of communication, satellites, post and post bank. Mahmoud Vaezi, who is
Turkmenistan should focus on developing Caspian oil fields Energy
- 2016-05-07 20:44:56
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Turkmenistan should focus on developing Caspian oil fields Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has emphasized the necessity of accelerating the work on developing the country's large oil and gas fields and paying special attention to the Turkmen sector of the Caspian
Turkmenistan should focus on developing Caspian oil fields – president Energy
- 2016-05-09 00:30:27
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Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has emphasized the necessity of accelerating the work on developing the country's large oil and gas fields and paying special attention to the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, read a message from Turkmenistan's government. This issue
Renewable Energy Report For Russia Energy
- 2016-05-10 20:11:46
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Renewable Energy Report For Russia Other than large hydroelectric plants in Russia, all other forms of renewable energy account for less than 1% of power generation capacity. Moscow-shutterstock_400971697-1-600x381These metrics come from Russia Direct, which reports when it comes to wind, solar
Iran to build 50MW wind farm in Kazakhstan Energy
- 2016-05-16 19:21:57
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Iran to build 50MW wind farm in Kazakhstan Iran has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan towards building a 50-megawatt wind power plant in the west of Kazakhstan on the Caspian Sea coast within 18 months, a report said. The agreement with
Norway in talks on Iran oil field development, report claims Energy
- 2016-05-17 13:28:08
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Norway in talks on Iran oil field development, report claims TEHRAN, Iran – Khazar Exploration and Production Co. (KEPCO) is discussing potential investments with Norwegian companies in the Sardar-e Jangal oil field in the Iranian sector of
Two Ends of Southern Gas Corridor Work Way towards Centre Energy
- 2016-05-19 00:57:30
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Two Ends of Southern Gas Corridor Work Way towards Centre Work has been done now at either end of the Southern Gas Corridor, bringing nearer a new source of gas for the European Union. While the subsea construction vessel (SCV) Khankendi
Russia’s Humanitarian Response to the Armenian Genocide Political and military events
- 2016-05-21 13:44:07
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Russia’s Humanitarian Response to the Armenian Genocide Humanitarianism and the Refugee Crisis on the Caucasus Battlefront During World War I By Asya Darbinyan Introduction The front page of the June 30, 1916 issue of the Parisian newspaper “Excelsior” carried an illustration of
Port capacity set to outstrip trade growth Investment
- 2016-05-23 20:19:14
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Port capacity set to outstrip trade growth Several world regions including China, Western Europe and the Middle East seem to have planned much more container terminal capacity than needed for the coming decades. A new
Russian oil exports to China hit record high in April Energy
- 2016-05-24 22:27:03
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Russian oil exports to China hit record high in April Beijing has ramped up imports of Russian oil by 52.4 percent last month compared to a year earlier. China's General Administration of Customs calculated a record 4.81
Sturgeon stock decline urgently needs stopping, WWF warns Fishing
- 2016-05-27 14:52:50
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Sturgeon stock decline urgently needs stopping, WWF warns A new WWF report warns that in the past three decades global catches of sturgeons and paddlefishes have dropped by over 99 per cent. Released on the eve of World Migration Day, the
China’s Chengdu-Lhasa Railway: Tibet and 'One Belt, One Road' Investment
- 2016-05-30 00:11:58
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China’s Chengdu-Lhasa Railway: Tibet and 'One Belt, One Road' A newly planned railway linking Tibet with central China will serve to provide stability for the Belt and Road. It is no secret that
Traces of extinction Ecosystem
- 2016-06-01 01:45:23
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Traces of extinction Tigers used to occur across Asia as far west as Turkey. Isolated populations of tigers developed into eight different subspecies. Three generations ago, the tiger ranged from the Caucasus and Turkey through the southern Caspian region
Chatter Surrounds Turkmenistan’s Gas Export Plans Energy
- 2016-06-04 14:07:42
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Chatter Surrounds Turkmenistan’s Gas Export Plans Earlier this week, Crossroads Asia took a look at the current, and declining, state of affairs within the China-Central Asia gas pipeline network. As the recent news out of Kyrgyz media indicated, the
WB reveals forecast for Turkmenistan’s GDP growth for next three years Investment
- 2016-06-09 10:25:33
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WB reveals forecast for Turkmenistan’s GDP growth for next three years Turkmenistan's GDP growth in the next three years (2016-2018) is forecasted at 5 percent, according to the Global Economic Prospects, June 2016 of the World Bank (WB). Turkmenistan's GDP growth
Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy ıssues ınstallation permit for TAP Environment
- 2016-06-09 10:43:10
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Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy ıssues ınstallation permit for TAP The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has announced that it has granted Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) its Installation Permit for Greece. Together with the Installation Act, secured
Kazakhstan Enlisting European Tech To Build Caspian Navy Political and military events
- 2016-06-14 11:11:21
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Kazakhstan Enlisting European Tech To Build Caspian Navy Kazakhstan is teaming up with German, Turkish, and Spanish firms to boost its Caspian naval forces, the Ministry of Defense has announced. The MoD signed a memorandum of intent with the German
‘Iran, Russia, Syria resolute in fighting terror’ Political and military events
- 2016-06-16 00:04:44
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‘Iran, Russia, Syria resolute in fighting terror’ Iran’s top security chief says a trilateral meeting of defense ministers in Tehran indicates that Russia, Syria and Iran are determined in countering Takfiri terrorists. Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani met
Iran, Russia in talks over electricity exchange Energy
- 2016-06-17 11:33:34
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Iran, Russia in talks over electricity exchange A new report says Iran and Russia are in final talks over electricity exchange during high seasons. Payam Baqeri, head of Export Committee of the Iranian Power Industry Union, has told the Azerbaijan
SOCAR’s Turkish Partner Wins Massive No-Bid Construction Projects Energy
- 2016-06-22 13:34:27
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SOCAR’s Turkish Partner Wins Massive No-Bid Construction Projects Azerbaijan's state-owned energy company, SOCAR, likes Turkey’s Tekfen Construction and Installation building company so much, it tried to buy into it in 2008. But that move was blocked by the global financial crisis that
Turkmenistan, China eye further co-op Investment
- 2016-06-25 11:33:03
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Turkmenistan, China eye further co-op Turkmenistan and China have confirmed their readiness to further enhance economic partnership in view of its enormous potential, national interests and a common vision for the future of the Asian region, the Turkmen government reported
EIA sees Azerbaijan as important oil and gas supplier to Europe Energy
- 2016-06-28 17:49:14
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EIA sees Azerbaijan as important oil and gas supplier to Europe Azerbaijan, one of the oldest oil-producing countries in the world, is an important oil and natural gas supplier in the Caspian Sea region, particularly for European markets, the US
‘Tehran, Ashgabat after huge goods-for-energy barter’ Energy
- 2016-07-09 14:45:36
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An Iranian Petroleum Ministry official says Iran and Turkmenistan have envisioned a $30bn barter deal in their economic exchange. The deal allows for Iranian goods and services to be bartered for Turkmenistan’s natural gas, the official IRNA news agency quoted
SOCAR's Azneft to introduce SCADA system Energy
- 2016-07-01 23:49:40
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SOCAR’s Azneft production unit is planning to develop SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system to create virtual form of the oil and gas fields of the country, SOCAR reported. SCADA system will allow visualization of oil and gas fields operations,
UNDP, Iran’s Labor Ministry to begin fresh round of coop. Political and military events
- 2016-07-05 07:42:32
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TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – UNDP deputy representative in Tehran met with Iranian deputy labor minister calling for a new round of cooperation between the two sides. The ex-Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP in Iran Balasubramaniam Murali,
The Iran deal at one year: Reality vs. the promises Political and military events
- 2016-07-05 07:42:43
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To mark the first anniversary of President Obama’s deal with Iran, the folks at the Foreign Policy Initiative have just published a comprehensive compilation of promises vs. results. It’s a devastating roundup. FPI’s Tzvi Kahn notes what Obama, Secretary of State
Russia sanctions: British MPs Accused of ‘Audacity and Nastiness’ Political and military events
- 2016-07-08 18:08:33
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry has lashed out at U.K. parliament after its lower house published a report calling on the EU to extend anti-Russian sanctions. The U.S. and EU imposed trade sanctions on Russian businesses perceived to be close to the Kremlin
Iran says U.N. report on its ballistic missile tests 'unrealistic' Political and military events
- 2016-07-11 13:10:17
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Iran has rejected as "unrealistic" a report by the U.N. leader that criticized its ballistic missile launches as inconsistent with its nuclear deal with world powers, the semi-official Tasnim news agency said on Friday. Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) conducted
Why Iran Plays a Key Role in China's New Silk Road Project Investment
- 2016-07-12 23:58:50
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Why Iran Plays a Key Role in China's New Silk Road Project Iran's geostrategic location has made it the key link in China's New Silk Road to Europe, while the Middle East has become one of Beijing's geopolitical
F-35 Update: Software Hits Snags, Russian Radar Can Spot Fifth-Generation Jets Political and military events
- 2016-07-13 00:15:15
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F-35 Update: Software Hits Snags, Russian Radar Can Spot Fifth-Generation Jets The controversial F-35 Lightning aircraft has been in the news several times over the last week, from problems with software tests to a Russian radar system that
Rare Sight in Siberia: Two Tornadoes Form Environment
- 2016-07-14 14:14:14
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Rare Sight in Siberia: Two Tornadoes Form A tornado roared along the Ob River surface near Yugorsky Highway in
Kumyk Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-07-18 12:56:51
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Kumyk Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries The Kumyks (also spelled Kumuks or Kumukhs) call themselves qumuqlar. Their language is part of the Kipchak branch of the Turkic linguistic family and has been written with several scripts. Some Kumyks inhabit the northeastern Caucasus
Russian strategic bombers deliver new strikes at IS militants in Syria Political and military events
- 2016-07-21 23:36:41
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Russian strategic bombers deliver new strikes at IS militants in Syria Russia’s Tupolev Tu-22M3 long-range bombers delivered on Thursday morning another airstrike on the facilities of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organization (outlawed in Russia) in Syria, destroying two command posts
Caspian Energy Grid (CEG) - a Plan B for the region Energy
- 2016-07-25 00:14:06
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Caspian Energy Grid (CEG) - a Plan B for the region Since my mother is an Azeri, Azerbaijan is literally in my blood. In fact the Islamic Republic of Iran views the people of Azerbaijan as brothers rather
Who Is Russia Secretly Supplying With MiGs? Political and military events
- 2016-07-25 00:46:08
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Iran, Russia to Continue Backing Syria: Iranian Official Political and military events
- 2016-07-26 13:41:25
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Iran, Russia to Continue Backing Syria: Iranian Official The newly-appointed director general of international affairs at the Iranian Parliament highlighted the principled policy of Iran and Russia to continue supporting Syria and keep up cooperation in the fight against
Chabahar: In the Grand Chessboard of India’s Geo-Strategic Calculus Political and military events
- 2016-07-28 22:58:05
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Chabahar: In the Grand Chessboard of India’s Geo-Strategic Calculus by Jajati K. Pattnaik and R. P. Pradhan Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Tehran marks a new geopolitical beginning in the Persian Gulf region putting Chabahar in the
Russia pushing North-South route to reality Investment
- 2016-07-29 12:26:44
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Russia pushing North-South route to reality Russia says it has presented a plan to Iran which envisages establishing a unified transport company with India to operate along the emerging North-South Transport Corridor (NSTC) – an ambitious intercontinental multi-modal route
Russian industrial giant seals deal with Iran Investment
- 2016-08-02 11:12:16
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Russian industrial giant seals deal with Iran Russia’s Technopromexport has become the country’s first enterprise to win a major industrial deal from Iran after the removal of the sanctions against the country. Technopromexport, part of Russia's
Iran would help solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Political and military events
- 2016-08-07 23:17:10
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Iran would help solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has told a press conference in Baku Iran has welcomed intermediation in Nagorno-Karabagh to help Republic of Azerbaijan solve the conflict with Armenia. President Rouhani is
On the wings of Caucasian Black Grouse in Iran Ecosystem
- 2016-08-07 23:33:14
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On the wings of Caucasian Black Grouse in Iran “The Birds of Iran” is an important landmark and the best avian reference so far. Only 5,000 copies of the book were produced at the time (1975) and they had
Caspian, Middle East offshore start-ups could slow recovery, report claims Energy
- 2016-08-09 01:13:37
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Caspian, Middle East offshore start-ups could slow recovery, report claims Douglas-Westwood (DW) data supports the view that the current crude oversupply situation will contract this year, but signs for 2017 are less positive. DW’s World Drilling & Production
Putin indicates Russia wants Iran in EEU Political and military events
- 2016-08-09 01:43:21
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Putin indicates Russia wants Iran in EEU Russia says it wants Iran to join a regional economic alliance of Eurasian countries in which it is a leader – a move that could bring the two countries closer in their
Major rise seen in Russia’s trade with Iran Investment
- 2016-08-13 15:05:30
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Major rise seen in Russia’s trade with Iran Russia says its trade with Iran has increased by 70.9 percent after the sanctions against the Islamic Republic were removed earlier this year. Russia’s Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan was quoted
First Neanderthal settlement uncovered in Nowshahr History
- 2016-08-15 15:58:17
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First Neanderthal settlement uncovered in Nowshahr A newly excavated site in Bandpey, southeast of Caspian Sea in Mazandaran provides major evidence for a Neanderthal settlement in the region. Hamed Vahdatinasab, local head of an archaeological expedition in
Syria: China and Iran Join Russia in Larger Role Political and military events
- 2016-08-20 16:24:54
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Syria: China and Iran Join Russia in Larger Role Several developments this week mark an increase of activity from Syria’s allies, Russia, Iran and now China. These include a Russian-Iranian agreement to use Iranian territory to position Russian Tupolev
Iran eyes Sukhoi combat aircraft Political and military events
- 2016-08-24 07:38:09
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Iran eyes Sukhoi combat aircraft Iran`s Ministry of Defense (MoD) is planning to start negotiations with Russia over the acquisition of Sukhoi combat aircraft, Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan said in an interview to an Iranian TV channel
Grain shipments to Iran from Russian river ports remained the main driver of Caspian freight market Investment
- 2016-08-26 09:31:40
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Grain shipments to Iran from Russian river ports remained the main driver of Caspian freight market In the Caspian Sea grain freight rates kept rising supported by grain shipments to Iran from Russian river ports. According to
Shell launches robot for hazardous environments science
- 2016-09-16 22:33:16
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Shell launches robot for hazardous environments Sensabot, the first resident mobile robot certified to work in difficult and hostile industrial facilities, has been launched by Shell Shell will send semiautonomous Rover vehicles to a desert island in Kazakhstan’s Kashagan development, which
Pentagon’s Plan to Spy on Russia, Iran is a 'Signal of a Decline in US Hegemony' Political and military events
- 2016-09-21 12:40:08
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Pentagon’s Plan to Spy on Russia, Iran is a 'Signal of a Decline in US Hegemony' The United States Congress Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa will consider the Iran-Russia Cooperation Reporting Act. Sponsor of the bill Republican Mike Pompeo wants
Negotiations with US, Russia, IAEA constructive Political and military events
- 2016-09-27 22:49:03
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Negotiations with US, Russia, IAEA constructive Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said he held positive and constructive talks with US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, CEO of Rosatom Sergei Kiriyenko and Director
Fire engulfed the offshore platform Guneshli-19 in Caspian sea Energy
- 2016-09-27 23:54:47
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Fire engulfed the offshore platform Guneshli-19 in Caspian sea Fire engulfed the offshore platform Guneshli-19 in Caspian sea off Azerbaijan. The accident happened after low-pressure gas blowout occurred on Well No 171 in Guneshli oil field, which inflamed on
Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aim to increase connectivity Political and military events
- 2016-09-27 23:56:59
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Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aim to increase connectivity Turkey needs to preserve the existing business volumes in established markets like Russia and the Middle East and expand in markets that offer relatively safer business environments such as Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and
2 Russian ships take cruise missiles to Mediterranean for Syrian anti-terror op Political and military events
- 2016-10-07 09:27:43
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2 Russian ships take cruise missiles to Mediterranean for Syrian anti-terror op Two Russian vessels will join up with Russia’s permanent naval fleet in the Mediterranean Sea, where they will assist in the military operation against Islamic
Russia-China trade rises by 0.5 percent in first 10 months of 2016 Investment
- 2016-11-08 13:29:50
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IIKSS- The volume of trade turnover between Russia and China has increased by 0.5 percent on a year-over-year basis to $56.2 billion in the first 10 months of this year, the Chinese General Administration of Customs said in
Investments increase in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas sector Energy
- 2016-11-21 09:04:49
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IIKSS - About 7.91 billion manats were invested in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas sector in January-October 2016 compared to 5.91 billion manats in the same period of 2015, the country’s State Statistics Committee said in a report as
Kazakhstan: EU urged to insist on concrete measures to address pressing human rights issues Political and military events
- 2016-11-24 09:29:56
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IIKSS - Brussels/Almaty, 23 November 2016. Today the EU will hold the eighth round of its annual Human Rights Dialogue with Kazakhstan in Brussels. This meeting comes at a time when the EU has begun establishing closer political
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov holds extended session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Investment
- 2016-11-26 10:41:09
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IIKSS - Representatives of the Mejlis of the country, hyakims of velayats and Ashgabat, chancellors of universities, leaders of ministries and departments, mass media were invited to the session. Having announced the agenda, the Leader of the
UAE interested in Azerbaijani products Investment
- 2016-12-01 09:51:31
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IIKSS - To promote the national brands in Dubai, Azerbaijan's export mission visited the United Arab Emirates recently. The delegation included representatives of 20 companies engaged in manufacture of natural juices, mineral beverages, agricultural products, meat and meat
Priority issues of the state life are reviewed during the session of the Cabinet of Ministers Political and military events
- 2016-12-04 09:33:05
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IIKSS - Forestalling the agenda of the session, the Leader of the Nation, addressing the participants, noted that historical event was held recently in Ashgabat, the Global Sustainable Transport Conference was organized and conducted on high level under
Turkmenistan reveals volume of potential hydrocarbon reserves Energy
- 2016-12-12 09:56:50
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IIKSS - As of today, potential hydrocarbon resources of Turkmenistan amount to 71.2 billion tons of oil equivalent, 53 billion of which account for land and 18.2 billion tons – for marine areas, according to a report of
Turkmenistan planning new projects in gas, chemical industry Energy
- 2016-12-14 09:37:20
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IIKSS - Active work is underway in Turkmenistan on the development and research of new directions in the gas and chemical industry, according to the report by Chairman of the Turkmengaz State Concern Ashirguli Begliyev read at the
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov holds the session of the Cabinet of Ministers where priority aspects of the state life are reviewed Political and military events
- 2016-12-19 08:28:02
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IIKSS - Having announced the agenda of the session, the Head of the State gave floor to Chairperson of the Mejlis A. Nurberdiyeva who reported on the activity of the Parliament for improvement of legislation base as well
More than 10,000 Vehicles Produced in Kazakhstan in 2016 Investment
- 2016-12-28 15:44:33
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IIKSS - More than 10,000 vehicles valued at 61.5 billion tenge (US$185 million) were produced in Kazakhstan during the first 11 months of 2016. The government aims to achieve 50-percent localisation in vehicle production and increase the export
Putin congratulates leaders of post-Soviet countries on occasion of New Year Political and military events
- 2016-12-31 08:53:51
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IIKSS - Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent congratulations to leaders of a number of post-Soviet countries on the occasion of the New Year and the forthcoming Eastern Orthodox Christmas, which is observed on January 7. The Kremlin
Christians enjoy peace, security in Iran: Archbishop Political and military events
- 2017-01-02 14:18:28
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IIKSS - The Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Tehran, Ramzi Garmou, has hailed Iran's peace and security amid war and chaos in the Middle East, saying Christians are living safe and secure in the Islamic Republic. According to a
Azerbaijan increases gas supply to Turkey Energy
- 2017-01-04 09:59:10
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan supplied 5.31 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas to Turkey in January-October 2016 as compared to 5 bcm in the same period of 2015, Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority said in a report on its
Turkmenistan builds hugel complex Energy
- 2017-01-04 11:00:43
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IIKSS - Ninety percent of the work has been completed at the polyethylene and polypropylene production complex, which is being built in Turkmenistan’s Balkan region, the Neutral Turkmen newspaper reported. A reservoir park for water, hydrocarbon storage tanks,
Current issues of the state life are reviewed during the session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Political and military events
- 2017-01-11 08:44:34
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IIKSS - President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov hold first in 2007 session of the Government where the vice-premiers gave report on their activities and drafts of certain documents were reviewed. First, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Hojamammedov
Turkmenistan eyes export of electricity via Afghanistan Energy
- 2017-01-22 09:01:12
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan says there is a plan to build a power transmission line along the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, which is being constructed since December 2015, reports Trend. “In addition to providing electricity to all the infrastructure
Turkmenistan seeking for new oil, gas fields Energy
- 2017-01-22 09:39:59
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IIKSS - Research work, 2D and 3D seismic surveys aimed at finding new oil and gas fields are conducted in Turkmenistan, said the article of the online newspaper of the country’s Oil and Gas Complex. Progress report was
Reports that Moscow is to ‘gift’ Snowden to Trump meant to pressure new administration – Zakharova Political and military events
- 2017-02-13 08:12:12
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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
Report: Turkmenistan is Turkey's Biggest Weapons Buyer Political and military events
- 2017-02-27 13:31:52
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IIKSS- Turkmenistan was Turkey's single largest weapons buyer over the past five years, while the arms industries of Belarus and Israel are increasingly dependent on Azerbaijan's business, a new report has shown. The report, by the arms trade
Iran means business Investment
- 2017-03-01 12:41:47
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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
- 2017-03-01 12:41:47
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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
Fitch: Azerbaijan's energy company facing mixed pressures Energy
- 2017-03-25 02:44:31
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IIKSS- Fitch Ratings gives speculative-grade rating to the state energy company in Azerbaijan, where oil production is on the decline. March 17 (UPI) -- The state energy company of Azerbaijan, a party to OPEC-led balance efforts, beat its
Iran eyes tourism as a fertile source of revenue Tourism
- 2017-03-28 13:02:44
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IIKSS- Iran regards tourism a fertile source of generating wealth, seeking to make the best use of positive atmosphere created in the wake of the 2015 landmark nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA. Based on official figures compiled
Iranian Caspian reserves rising, report suggests Energy
- 2018-05-22 14:09:59
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Results from ORG’s recent studies of four exploration blocks in the Iranian sector of the Caspian Sea look promising, according to a report by news service Shana. “If the Norwegian company’s estimates of hydrocarbon deposits in the southern part
Caspian countries to sign agreements in fields of transport and trade Legal Issues
- 2018-06-13 11:57:56
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The working meeting of experts of the Caspian states will be held in Astana on June 18-19, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi told reporters June 12. "On June 18-19, Astana will
Russia, Belarus, and Turkmenistan Among Worst Human Trafficking Offenders in the World Political and military events
- 2018-07-03 09:46:47
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U.S. State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons report can result in penalties limiting access to international assistance. The annual Trafficking In Persons report analyzed 187 countries around the world and ranked them into three tiers according to
Turkmenistan tightens anti-corruption laws Political and military events
- 2018-07-07 13:40:52
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The irreconcilable fight against bribery and corruption will be conducted, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said when addressing the participants of the expanded government meeting, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper wrote July 6. No one is allowed to steal people's
World Bank report shows urbanization in Kazakhstan slow with high cost of living Investment
- 2018-07-15 09:09:18
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World Bank published a paper on Urban development under the title; Urbanization in Kazakhstan: desirable cities, unaffordable housing, and the missing rental market. Kazakhstan's cities are hubs of economic opportunity and prosperity. But despite the government's ambitious
Russia to invest $50bn in Iran’s oil & gas - report Energy
- 2018-07-17 10:57:34
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Moscow and Tehran are expanding economic cooperation, with Russia planning multi-billion dollar investments in Iran's energy sector. The move comes as major Western firms are pulling out of Iran amid the threat of US sanctions.
Caspian Sea Status May Soon Be Resolved Legal Issues
- 2018-07-30 11:25:12
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After more than 20 years of debate between the governments of the five Caspian Sea littoral states over the status of what is the world’s largest lake, its legal status and how its
Caspian Sea pact seen boosting regional energy cooperation
- 2018-08-14 12:06:46
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Energy projects in the resource-rich Caspian Sea could receive a boost after five nations agreed on the legal terms of how to share access after 20 years of negotiations. Despite being one of the world's oldest hydrocarbons producing regions,
Iran, Russia Pledge Joint Efforts to Stabilize Global Oil Market Energy
- 2018-10-16 09:21:03
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Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak discussed potential further regulations in oil production under the deal reached between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC producers, a report said.
Turkmenistan, Egypt mull prospects for co-op in agriculture Agriculture
- 2018-12-16 11:38:13
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The delegation led by Egyptian Ambassador Ihab Ahmad Talaat Nasr was received at the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UIET), Trend reports with reference to the Union. There are good prospects for expanding business contacts in the
President Ilham Aliyev: Today, Azerbaijan does not depend on anyone in terms of economic development Political and military events
- 2019-01-02 13:04:18
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“Today, Azerbaijan does not depend on anyone in terms of economic development. Azerbaijan's economy is independent and represents a factor that strengthens our independent policy,” said President Ilham Aliyev in his message of congratulation to the Azerbaijani
On the horns of a dilemma: Water transfer from Caspian Sea to central Iran Political and military events
- 2019-01-13 12:03:00
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Water transfer from the Caspian Sea in northern Iran to the central province of Semnan has been a controversial scheme which has put many on the horns of the dilemma. Uneven water
Iran prepares to transfer Caspian Sea water to Semnan Province Environment
- 2019-01-16 12:44:36
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Iran plans to transfer water from Caspian Sea to solve its water shortage problem, while the country's Department of Environment is reviewing the studies to decide the volume of water transfer. The Iranian Department of Environment is a governmental
OPEC announces forecasts on oil production in Azerbaijan in 2019 Energy
- 2019-01-19 12:48:43
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The oil production in Azerbaijan in 2019 will remain at the same level as last year and will average 800,000 barrels per day, the OPEC January report says. The cartel’s report says that according to the Ministry of Energy,
Turkmenistan, EU discuss transit corridor via Azerbaijan to Europe Investment
- 2019-02-03 10:16:27
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A meeting with the Special Representative of the European Union for Central Asia, Peter Burian, was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Trend reports referring to the Turkmen foreign ministry. The parties discussed the initiatives of
Kazakhstan to present its first report to UN on SDG progress Political and military events
- 2019-02-04 10:46:27
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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
‘Water transfer from Caspian Sea not economically justifiable’ Environment
- 2019-02-26 10:57:11
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Water transfer from the Caspian Sea in northern Iran to the drought-stricken central provinces brings heavy economic burden to the country, regardless of posing probable damages to the environment, former deputy Department of Environment (DOE) chief has said.
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