Caspian Sea Region: Legal Issues Legal Issues
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CASPIAN SEA ISSUES Questions surrounding the legal status of the Caspian Sea have hindered--but not stopped--further development of the Sea's mineral resources. Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the independence of three new countries
Azerbaijan, Iran enjoy potential to be key gas suppliers to Europe, expert says Energy
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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
German scholar says Iran is rich in archeology History
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Tehran, March 6, IRNA – Senior Researcher from German University of Munich, Dr. Christian Konrad Piller, said on Sunday that he had done much archeological work in Iran, notably detecting hints of public social standings in the country in
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
SOFAZ announces investment volume for new rig construction Energy
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By Maksim Tsurkov - Trend: Some $696.1 million has been allocated since the beginning of construction to finance the construction of a new generation drilling rig in Azerbaijan, the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) told Trend. "Some $287.6 million has been
US company extends loan agreement in Azerbaijan Investment
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By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend: The US company Greenfields Petroleum for the third time has prolonged the loan agreement on the allocation of funds to develop the Bahar-Gum Deniz block of Azerbaijani oil and gas fields in the Caspian Sea and
Greenfields Petroleum extends loan agreement for Azerbaijani oil project Energy
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By Gulgiz Dadashova Greenfields Petroleum Corporation, engaged in development and production of proven oil and gas reserves mainly in Azerbaijan has announced about prolonging the loan agreement stipulating funding of the development of the Bahar-Gum Deniz block of Azerbaijani
Iran seizes 600 kg of drugs designated to reach Azerbaijan Political and military events
- 2016-03-11 13:58:22
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By Farhad Daneshvar – Trend: Iranian police have seized about 600 kilograms of narcotics within the past 11 months, which were to be trafficked into Azerbaijan, Commander of Iran's Border Police Brigadier-General Qasem Rezaei told Trend in Baku.
President Margvelashvili: Georgia-Azerbaijan partnership determining many other countries’ future (interview) Political and military events
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By Vagif Sharifov, Anakhanum Khidayatova – Trend: Trend Agency has had an exclusive interview with the President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili, who earlier arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to take part in the Fourth Global Baku Forum. The interview with
Kazakhstan taking 100 steps toward a new nation Political and military events
- 2016-03-11 14:33:44
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Kazakhstan is embarking on some of the most ambitious reforms in its independent history as President Nursultan Nazarbayev moves to implement his election campaign platform of five institutional reforms. President Nazarbayev announced in his inaugural speech last May that a “Plan
Road Warrior - border delays, Aer Lingus award, record numbers for US carriers, Iran travel market Tourism
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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
KazMunaiGas crashes prepayment party to improve debt profile Energy
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Read the rest of this TXF article here: http://www.txfnews.com/News/Article/5472/KazMunaiGas-crashes-prepayment-party-to-improve-debt-profile. For more high quality trade, export & agency, and commodity finance journalism and events, visit www.txfnews.com Kazakhstan’s state-owned KazMunaiGas (KMG), an umbrella company of several subsidiaries, is closing a $3
Transport Officials Discuss Trans-Caspian Int’l Route at Eurasia Rail 2016 Conference Investment
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Kazakhstan Temir Zholy National Company Chairman Askar Mamin, Minister of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications of Turkey Binali Yildirim and President of Turkish railway company TCDD Omer Yildiz discussed transport and logistics cooperation during the recent Eurasia Rail 2016
THE LEGAL REGIME OF THE CASPIAN SEA: VIEWS OF THE LITTORAL STATES Legal Issues
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by Farid Rauf oglu Shafiyev The Caspian Sea is the largest closed water body in the world and is surrounded by five states--Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan. It has an area of 440,000 square kilometers with an ultra-depth of 1,025
TransCaspian 2016 scheduled for May Investment
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TransCaspian 2016, the 15th Anniversary International Transport, Transit and Logistics Exhibition, will take place from 11 - 13 May at Baku Expo Centre. This year, the exhibition is marking its 15th anniversary. Over the years, the exhibition has established itself as
Nazarbayev names Azerbaijan Kazakhstan’s strategic partner in Caucasus Investment
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Azerbaijan is Kazakhstan’s strategic partner in the Caucasus. Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev made the remark during the meeting with Azerbaijan’s new ambassador to Kazakhstan Rashad Mammadov, KAZINFORM news agency reported on March 15. “We actively cooperate in the spheres of energy, logistics
Greenfields Petroleum to buy out share in Bahar Energy Ltd. Energy
- 2016-03-16 20:37:31
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By Gulgiz Dadashova Greenfields Petroleum Corporation, engaged in development and production of proven oil and gas reserves mainly in Azerbaijan, has inked a deal to purchase a 66-percent stake in the Bahar Energy Limited Operating Company, a source in the country’s
Baku to host 6th Road and Traffic expo Investment
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Road and Traffic 2016, the 6th Caspian International Road Infrastructure and Public Transport Exhibition, will be held at Baku Expo Center on May 11-13. Road&Traffic is the region’s leading trade event bringing together professionals in road and tunnel planning and construction,
Russian interest in East Med and Cyprus gas Energy
- 2016-03-20 22:41:20
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In a week that saw Russia pulling some of its armed forces out of Syria and signs of increasing cooperation between Russia and the US in the region, it is important to examine Russian interest in energy, and particularly gas,
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASPİAN SEA: İSSUES OF THEORY AND PRACTICE Legal Issues
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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASPİAN SEA: İSSUES OF THEORY AND PRACTICE ABSTRACT Since the collapse of the USSR, long established stability of compromise around the Caspian has left its place to competition and confrontation. While the USSR and Iran were
Iran in talks to buy shares of oil refinery in Spain Energy
- 2016-03-26 10:14:27
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By Emil Ilgar – Trend: Iran is in talks to purchase the shares of an oil refinery or build a new refinery in Spain, Abbas Kazemi, the managing director of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) told Shana. He didn't
Iran announces major jump in oil exports Energy
- 2016-03-26 10:38:33
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Iran announces major jump in oil exports Iran says its oil exports have already reached around 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in what could highlight a major progress in the country’s post-sanctions oil industry performance. Iran’s First Vice
P&I provides larger liability support for Iran oil imports Energy
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P&I provides larger liability support for Iran oil imports As Iran is moving ahead with a promised rise in its oil exports, indications are appearing that the international businesses are trying to ease the flow of the Iranian oil
A Secure and Stable Caspian Sea Is in America’s Interest Political and military events
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The Caspian Sea is an important, if often overlooked, region in regard to many of the challenges the U.S. faces around the world, such as a resurgent Russia, an emboldened Iran, wavering allies, growing China, and the rise of Islamic
Iran urges Pakistan to expedite gas pipeline construction Energy
- 2016-03-28 13:39:02
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President Hassan Rouhani said Iran has laid the pipeline up to the border to export gas to neighboring Pakistan encouraging the government in Islamabad to speed up measures to complete its share on its soil, Shana reported. Speaking at a press
WB to discuss Absheron lakes clean up Environment
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Trend: The World Bank’s (WB) Board of Directors will discuss the “Absheron Lakes Cleanup and Rehabilitation” project on July 18, 2017, said the WB. The estimated cost of the project is $100 million, $85 million of which are
Turkmenistan eyes developing fuel and energy complex Energy
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Energy-rich Turkmenistan will continue to realize programs and projects envisaging further development, modernization and diversification of the national fuel and energy complex. Such an instruction was given by President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov at the recent meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the
Kashagan to expand and extend first production stage Investment
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ASTANA – The Kashagan development project operator – North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) – is planning to substantially expand and extend the first production stage – the Experimental Programme (EP). The operator company has developed an AEP project – Additional
Oil in the Caspian Region Energy
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The Caspian Sea region has become a central focal point for untapped oil and natural gas resources from the southern portion of the former Soviet Union. Beginning in May 2005, oil from the southern sections of the Caspian Sea began
Iran to start issuing electronic visas by 2017 Tourism
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Iran will start issuing electronic visas for foreign tourists by the end of 2016, Masoud Soltanifar, Iran’s vice-president said. Soltanifar, who heads Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, added that Tehran also pursues the issue of mutual visa waiver with
SOCAR expects to resolve DESFA issue by late 2016 Energy
- 2016-04-01 00:31:41
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Trend: The acquisition issue of 66 percent stake of Greece gas distribution network operator - DESFA by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and sale of 17 percent share to European companies can be solved by late 2016, the
President Aliyev: US-Azerbaijan relations of strategic importance now Political and military events
- 2016-04-01 00:35:43
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Trend: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met with the United States Secretary of State John Kerry. Prior to the meeting they made remarks for the press. Welcoming the attendees, John Kerry said he
Doha oil meeting helpful, yet not ideal Energy
- 2016-04-01 00:43:27
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The upcoming Doha meeting on oil production will yield positive results on prices, yet it is far from an ideal move, said Mohammad Ali Khatibi, former Iranian representative in OPEC. The reason is that the meeting is going to focus on
China Gets Winning Formula For Silk Road Railway Investment
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Summary China agreed to help Iran building a railway which will form part of China's High Speed Silk Road Railway. China has a winning SRR formula: dual-Usage bullet train technology and irresistible co-operation terms. When SRR completed, freight train from China can reach
Nagorno-Karabakh Standoff: Geopolitical Struggle in the Caspian Sea Region Political and military events
- 2016-04-01 01:22:02
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The arc of instability amid the oil rich Southern Caspian and the Middle East made the South Caucasus region another stage for geopolitical struggles. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is a small, but a key block of this arc. Armenia, Azerbaijan and
Fishy Business: To Fry or To Steam, That is the Question Tourism
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Russo-Persian Treaty of Friendship (1921) History
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The Russo-Persian Treaty of Friendship was signed on February 26, 1921 between representatives of Iran and the Soviet Russia. Based on the terms of the treaty, all previous agreements made between the signatories including the Treaty of Turkmenchay were canceled.
Gilaks People Caspian geography and anthropology
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Gilaks People The Gilani people or Gilaks are an Iranian people native to the northern Iran province of Gilan. Gilaks, along with the closely related Mazandarani people, comprise part of the Caspian people, who inhabit the southern
What I'm Learning From Walking 21,000 Miles Around the World Caspian geography and anthropology
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By Paul Salopek My intercontinental ramble, called the Out of Eden Walk, is a storytelling project that aims to retrace the footsteps of the first anatomically modern humans who migrated out of Africa back in the Stone Age. I am plodding
Caspian Pipelines Safe for Now as War Risk Returns to Caucasus Energy
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The resurgence of violence between Azerbaijan and Armenians poses little immediate risk to the key pipelines that link European markets to the Caspian Sea, according to analysts from London to Washington. In a region where risk is the norm, “these sorts
Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Investment
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Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Russian experts comment on the prospects for the realization of Iran's ambitious 'trans-Iranian' canal, which would run from the Caspian Sea to the Persian
Leader calls for ‘honest cooperation’ among Muslims to uproot terrorism Political and military events
- 2016-04-12 23:35:30
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Leader calls for ‘honest cooperation’ among Muslims to uproot terrorism Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev late on Monday. “Certain powers, particularly America, are not honest and serious in their alleged fight against
Azerbaijan invites U.S. companies to Baku-based FTZ Investment
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Azerbaijan invites U.S. companies to Baku-based FTZ Azerbaijan has invited the U.S. Agency for International Development and other organizations to participate in the establishment of a free trade zone in the Alat settlement of Baku. Azerbaijan's Economy and Industry Minister Shahin
Russia: A Global Energy Powerhouse That’s Much More Than a Petro-State Energy
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Russia: A Global Energy Powerhouse That’s Much More Than a Petro-State Russia is not what you think. Most discussion about its energy influence has focused on oil and gas, particularly gas. Russia can be described, and is routinely described,
ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas Energy
- 2016-04-17 23:06:30
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ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas The oil price slide since mid-2014 has severely constrained economic growth and investment in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) & Caspian region. Despite this, regional governments nevertheless expect an improved market climate &
Master of its domains Investment
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Master of its domains Much is made about the importance of oil to the Russian economy, but Russia is a global energy powerhouse that’s much more than a petro-state By Scott L Montgomery Russia is not what you think. Most
U.S. calls for strong economic ties with Azerbaijan Investment
- 2016-04-18 22:47:20
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U.S. calls for strong economic ties with Azerbaijan The U.S. State Department has voiced the necessity to strengthen the economic ties between Baku and Washington. "We discussed the issues related to trade, finances, agriculture, combating corruption," Kurt Tong, the Principal Deputy
Turkmenistan keen to become major exporter of chemicals Energy
- 2016-04-18 22:49:48
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Turkmenistan keen to become major exporter of chemicals Turkmenistan can become a powerful industrial power and a major exporter of chemical products, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported. The construction of a gas chemical complex on the Caspian Sea shore, exactly in
Jannati: Iran-Russia relations always growing Political and military events
- 2016-04-18 23:05:59
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Jannati: Iran-Russia relations always growing Minister of Culture and the Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati said on Monday that Iran-Russia relations have always been growing and that the Iranian and Russian officials are determined to enhance level of
Bilateral and three lateral agreements will not be effective until the five-sided agreement is signed - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour Legal Issues
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Bilateral and three lateral agreements will not be effective until the five-sided agreement is signed - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Rahimpour An issue of transit and provision of assistance to
Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian Energy
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Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian Situation in the exhibition industry of Azerbaijan will remain stable - Farid Mammadov, Director of Iteca Caspian About the company: Iteca
Craze for LNG Energy
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Craze for LNG Pricing policy of only one man, John D. Rockefeller, led to a decrease in the cost of kerosene in the US oil products' market of the late 19th century from 26 cents to eight cents per gallon
Caspian-Persian Gulf Channel Project under Consideration by Russia and Caspian States Investment
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Caspian-Persian Gulf Channel Project under Consideration by Russia and Caspian States By the end of 2016, Iran intends to begin construction of a navigable water channel of approximately 600 km in length that will link the
Building wind farm in Caspian Sea becomes cheaper Energy
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Building wind farm in Caspian Sea becomes cheaper The issue about financing the project on the construction of a wind power station on the islands on Pirallahi and Chilov in the Caspian Sea can be resolved in the next month,
BP with partners invest $58B in Azerbaijan Energy
- 2016-04-26 19:41:57
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BP with partners invest $58B in Azerbaijan The British BP company and partners have invested $58 billion in Azerbaijan's projects over the period of its activity. The statement came from Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli, BP's regional vice president, said Apr. 25, Trend reports. He
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
EPP concerned about EU Commission’s role in Southern Gas Corridor project Energy
- 2016-05-02 23:12:32
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EPP concerned about EU Commission’s role in Southern Gas Corridor project The president of the centre-right European Peoples' Party (EPP), the largest group in the European Parliament, Manfred Weber has sent a letter to Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete and
Empty Gazpromises Energy
- 2016-05-02 23:17:52
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Empty Gazpromises Much of the debate concerning the Nord Stream II pipeline centres on whether the project should be seen as a commercial undertaking, or as an effort to lock in Gazprom’s dominance in Europe and deal a blow to Ukraine. The
NDFI, KEXIM ink MoU Investment
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NDFI, KEXIM ink MoU National Development Fund of Iran (NDFI) and the Export–Import Bank of Korea, also commonly known as the Korea Eximbank (KEXIM) have signed a memorandum of cooperation. During the visit of South Korean president
Baku to Allow Turkmen Gas into Tanap Energy
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Baku to Allow Turkmen Gas into Tanap Azerbaijan’s energy minister Natig Aliev says Baku and Ashgabat are negotiating a deal to enable Turkmenistan to supply gas to the European Union through the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC). “There are two pragmatic ways; first
Azerbaijan and China: Greater integration Investment
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Azerbaijan and China: Greater integration Rapidly expanding trade and nascent investment promise stronger links between China, the world’s second largest economy, and Azerbaijan, an energy rich country on the Caspian basin. Economic ties between Azerbaijan and China play a large role
Iran bridge role for india and russia relation Political and military events
- 2016-05-23 20:35:13
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Iran bridge role for india and russia relation Iran’s President Rouhani and the Indian PM Modi have emphasized on boosting ties between the two countries. Speaking at a joint press conference with the visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Emirates Aquatech eyes caviar exports to EU Fishing
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Emirates Aquatech eyes caviar exports to EU Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Aquatech is targeting caviar production of 35 tonnes per year as it awaits clearance from the European Union to export the prized product to Europe and increase its market share. “The
Iranian transport minister to embark for Ashgabat today Investment
- 2016-06-06 12:12:19
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Iranian transport minister to embark for Ashgabat today Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Abbas Akhoundi, leading a high ranking politico-economic delegation, will leave Tehran for the Turkmen capital Ashgabat today. As Shana news agency quoted Iran’s ambassador to
Turkmenistan seeks to expand export area of its energy resources Energy
- 2016-06-07 09:16:10
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Turkmenistan seeks to expand export area of its energy resources Export of energy resources to European countries is among the issues of top priority for the Turkmen state. The country continuously studies the opportunities for entering the European market. Talking to
Posidonia 2016: DNV GL presents modern classification solutions Investment
- 2016-06-08 09:47:55
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Posidonia 2016: DNV GL presents modern classification solutions The promise of new modern classification solutions to deliver quality, fulfill customer’s needs, and implement innovative technologies was the key theme for DNV GL at their
Iran ready to launch Persian Gulf-Black Sea corridor through Armenia Investment
- 2016-06-09 10:28:47
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Iran ready to launch Persian Gulf-Black Sea corridor through Armenia Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed Iran's readiness to implement a project to link the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea through Armenia. He made the remarks during a meeting with Armenia's
Azerbaijan is knocking on Europe’s doors, and does so strongly Political and military events
- 2016-06-13 12:50:28
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Azerbaijan is knocking on Europe’s doors, and does so strongly Azerbaijan is enhancing its role in improving the energy security of Europe and strengthening its position in the European energy markets. Azerbaijan hosted the 23rd International Oil and Gas Exhibition titled
Turkmenistan to host 3rd Iran-Project expo Investment
- 2016-06-13 12:53:56
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Turkmenistan to host 3rd Iran-Project expo Turkmenistan is to host the 3rd edition of Iran's exclusive exhibition of oil, gas and petrochemicals, water and electricity, construction industry as well as engineering and technical services, known as “Iran Project-2016”,
Russian-Iranian alliance in Syria at crossroads Political and military events
- 2016-07-09 14:45:20
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Russian-Iranian alliance in Syria at crossroads The meeting of the defense ministers of Iran, Russia and Syria at Tehran last Thursday raises more questions than answers. Why did Iran think it necessary to take such an initiative at
Port Of Call Investment
- 2016-06-16 00:20:35
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Port Of Call The Chabahar port in Iran will help India get direct access to Central Asian markets. For India Inc, it is a huge business opportunity. On September 1, 2014, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on his maiden visit
India and SCO Political and military events
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India and SCO India Has More Hoops to Jump for SCO Membership “I convey our deep sense of gratitude to the members of the SCO for accepting India as a full member,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi told leaders of the Shanghai
Transporting Turkmen Energy to Europe: a New Approach Energy
- 2016-06-28 17:47:25
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Transporting Turkmen Energy to Europe: a New Approach The importance of the launch of the Caspian Energy Grid initiative at the Research Institute for Energy Management & Planning of Tehran University (RIEMP) on June 20 should not be
Lawmaker says Russia wants Turkey to change approaches to Syria, Iraq Political and military events
- 2016-06-28 18:13:07
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Lawmaker says Russia wants Turkey to change approaches to Syria, Iraq Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered his apologies to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of the pilot of the downed Russian plane Chairman of the Federation Council’s
Erdogan offers apologies to Putin for downed Russian warplane Political and military events
- 2016-06-28 18:18:58
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Erdogan offers apologies to Putin for downed Russian warplane The Kremlin reports the Russian president has received a message from Turkey’s counterpart where he expressed his readiness to settle the situation over the downing of the Russian warplane Turkey’s President Recep
Kiev initiates creation of transport corridor 'Baltic sea-Black sea-Caspian sea' Tourism
- 2016-07-09 14:45:51
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Ukraine has presented Azerbaijan a draft agreement on creation of international transport corridor ‘Baltic sea-Black sea-Caspian sea’. Gennady Zubko, Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of regional development, construction, housing and communal services announced about this while addressing the 11th meeting
Moscow quiet on alleged proposal for US-Russia military partnership in Syria Political and military events
- 2016-07-02 23:49:08
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The Kremlin has refused to comment on reports in the US media that Washington proposed a new military agreement on Syria. The alleged deal aims to boost US-Russian ties against terrorists in exchange for Moscow pushing Damascus
Iran recommences petchem exports to Britain Energy
- 2016-07-06 07:16:20
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Iran resumed petrochemical exports to Britain sending a consignment to the country for the first time after lifting of the international sanctions, Mehr news agency reported on Sunday. According to the report, before international sanctions imposed on Iran, European countries
Iran’s June oil output rises by 5,000 bpd: survey Political and military events
- 2016-07-10 14:09:27
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Iran’s crude oil production rose by 5,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 3.6 million bpd in June 2016, compared to May 2016, according to a Reuters survey. Iran almost doubled its exports since early 2016, Market Realist reported on July
China’s New Silk Road Has Beijing Looking West Investment
- 2016-07-11 14:44:12
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China’s New Silk Road Has Beijing Looking West Beijing is becoming increasingly aware that although China has become an economic giant, it risks being connected with the world only through trade. To expand its international influence, China needs new political concepts
Caspian Overview: Major Upstream Investment Approved Energy
- 2016-07-11 14:46:48
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Caspian Overview: Major Upstream Investment Approved Kazakhstan and the Chevron-led consortium Tengiz Chevroil (TCO) approved on July 5 a $36.8bn plan to expand the giant Tengiz field, which has 45% of the country’s total production now. The sides plan to increase
Shell shutting down office in Azerbaijan Energy
- 2016-07-11 14:57:52
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Shell shutting down office in Azerbaijan Shell Business Development Central Asia B.V., a subsidiary of the Royal Dutch Shell plc, announced the liquidation of its office in Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani Taxes Ministry’s ‘Vergiler’ newspaper reported July 8. In a comment to
Zarif to attend Caspian Sea Legal Regime meeting Political and military events
- 2016-07-12 23:51:54
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Zarif to attend Caspian Sea Legal Regime meeting Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will participate in meeting of Caspian Sea littoral countries’ foreign ministers in Kazakhstan which seeks to prepare legal regime of the Sea. Zarif will head
Moscow confirms meeting of Russian, Azerbaijani, Iranian leaders — FM Political and military events
- 2016-07-13 00:12:07
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Moscow confirms meeting of Russian, Azerbaijani, Iranian leaders — FM The Russian side confirms the plans to hold a meeting of the leaders of Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan in the short run, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday at
Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13 percent share of Caspian Sea Political and military events
- 2016-07-16 10:43:18
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Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13% share of Caspian Sea Iran “doesn’t agree” with getting only 13 percent share of the Caspian Sea, Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour said, Fars news agency reported July 15. He didn’t
Energy: EU invests 263 million Euro in energy infrastructure Energy
- 2016-07-16 10:49:55
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Energy: EU invests 263 million Euro in energy infrastructure EU Member States agreed on a Commission proposal to invest €263 million in key trans-European energy infrastructure projects. Today EU Member States agreed on the European Commission's proposal to invest €263
Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" Political and military events
- 2016-07-16 10:53:24
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Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" The meeting of presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran will be held in the first decade of August. A senior fellow at the Center for the Study of the Middle
railroad from Russia to Iran Investment
- 2016-07-18 11:58:40
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railroad from Russia to Iran The ambitious North-South Transport Corridor can allow us easy access to a vast region, boosting trade and diplomacy The commencement of operations on the International North-South Transport Corridor project — connecting Bandar Abbas
Time travel in Mideast History
- 2016-07-18 12:18:41
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Time travel in Mideast ‘Wars are won in peace’ In addition to grain, survival of the Romans also heavily depended upon the availability of spices. Fortunately or unfortunately, like the present day oil, the Middle East then had some ‘Arabian
Russian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
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Russian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Russians are the dominant ethnicity in Russia today. The Russian language belongs to the East Slavic family and is related to Ukrainian and Belarusian. The Russian people, too, are closely related to their Belarusian and Ukrainian
Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-07-18 12:53:34
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Ossetian Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries The Ossetians are a people of the central Caucasus who speak an Iranian/Iranic language called Ossetian. The primary dialects of Ossetian are Iron and Digor. In the present day, their homeland is divided into North Ossetia
Kumyk Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
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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
Azeri (Azerbaijani) Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-07-18 12:59:06
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Azeri (Azerbaijani) Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries The independent country of Azerbaijan is located in the southeastern corner of the Caucasus region, and is home to many of the Azeri people. Many other Azeris live in northwestern Iran. They currently speak an
Korean Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
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Korean Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Koreans are a people of northeastern Asia. Most Koreans today live on the Korean peninsula: largely in South Korea and, to a considerably lesser extent, North Korea. Evidence sugguests that most of their ancestors once lived
Caspian Energy Grid (CEG) - a Plan B for the region Energy
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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
BP Tries to Regain Footing as It Recovers From Spill Energy
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BP Tries to Regain Footing as It Recovers From Spill Company aims to show growth but some aren’t sure it is primed for success BP PLC is under pressure from investors and analysts
Syria welcomes statements on Russia-US agreement on counterterrorism Political and military events
- 2016-07-25 00:36:55
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Syria welcomes statements on Russia-US agreement on counterterrorism Syria welcomes statements issued following the recent US Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to Moscow in assertion of agreement between Moscow and Washington on counterterrorism, said Syrian Foreign Ministry
Kerry Meets Russia's Lavrov on Syria Cooperation Plan Political and military events
- 2016-07-26 13:44:09
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Kerry Meets Russia's Lavrov on Syria Cooperation Plan US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, met Tuesday to discuss a US proposal for closer military cooperation on Syria. They met on the sidelines of a meeting of
Caspian Overview: BP's Caspian Gas Energy
- 2016-07-28 23:11:13
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Caspian Overview: BP's Caspian Gas Azerbaijan produced about 9.363bn m³ of commercial gas in the first half of this year, down 8.8% year-on-year, of which BP-operated fields counted 71.6%, a top energy official told NGE. BP is the operator of the Caspian Sea’s
Russia's MiG-35 Fulcrum-F: Ready for Battle against America's F-22 or F-35 + pic? Political and military events
- 2016-08-02 11:43:53
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Russia's MiG-35 Fulcrum-F: Ready for Battle against America's F-22 or F-35? The Mikoyan MiG-35 Fulcrum-F is set to enter testing in 2017 with deliveries to the Russian Aerospace Forces starting in 2018. Flight tests for the new advanced
The Russian Caucasus They Don’t Show You in the News cultural
- 2016-08-02 12:11:10
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The Russian Caucasus They Don’t Show You in the News A region so rich in unique cultures that it could even be called “a country within a country,” home to Russia’s most conservative Islamic communities, and an area where
Iran, Azerbaijan Call for Broadening of Ties Political and military events
- 2016-08-04 00:50:13
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Iran, Azerbaijan Call for Broadening of Ties Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi and Azeri President Ilham Aliyev in a meeting in Baku underlined the need for the further expansion of mutual cooperation between the two
Putin: Russian-Iranian co-op has already become strategic Political and military events
- 2016-08-07 00:17:37
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Putin: Russian-Iranian co-op has already become strategic Establishing a free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran can give a strong impetus to expanding bilateral trade and investment, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an
'Rouhani-Putin-Aliyev meeting to set in motion regional convergence' Political and military events
- 2016-08-07 23:25:47
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'Rouhani-Putin-Aliyev meeting to set in motion regional convergence' Iranian Ambassador to Baku Mohsen Paka'ein asserts that the tripartite meeting between presidents of Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan in Baku on August 8 will open a new chapter in regional
Water level rises in Kura Hydrology
- 2016-08-09 01:16:49
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Water level rises in Kura Increase of water level has been observed in Kura River in the past few days. The level of water in Giragkesemen settlement of Kura River increased by 12 cm on August 8. The water consumption holds 113m3/sec in
Russia, Iran Consider Rail Link to Snag Share of Suez Traffic Investment
- 2016-08-09 01:19:06
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Russia, Iran Consider Rail Link to Snag Share of Suez Traffic Russia and Iran agreed to strengthen transport connections, including a potential railway link through Azerbaijan that would aim to grab a share of the
Baku Summit to Enrich Persian Gulf With Caspian Sea Resources Energy
- 2016-08-10 09:51:42
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Baku Summit to Enrich Persian Gulf With Caspian Sea Resources Leaders of Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan met in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to intensify their cooperation in the energy field. Political expert Sajjad Tayeri said
'Rouhani-Putin-Aliyev meeting to set in motion regional convergence' Political and military events
- 2016-08-10 15:18:21
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'Rouhani-Putin-Aliyev meeting to set in motion regional convergence' Iranian Ambassador to Baku Mohsen Paka'ein asserts that the tripartite meeting between presidents of Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan in Baku on August 8 will open a new chapter in regional
Kazakhstan seeks International Arbitration ruling over investment in Romania Investment
- 2016-08-13 15:01:30
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<header class="article-header entry-header"> Kazakhstan seeks International Arbitration ruling over investment in Romania </header> KMGI Deputy Director General Azamat Zhangulov talks to New Europe in an interview about his company’s investment in the Balkans region Nine years ago, in the Balkans,
Iran second largest supplier of Turkish gas demand Energy
- 2016-08-13 15:10:09
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Iran second largest supplier of Turkish gas demand Despite the ongoing gas dispute between Tehran and Ankara, Iran has turned into the second largest exporter of gas to Turkey. Notwithstanding the continuous gas dispute between Tehran and
Russia uses Iranian airbase to launch airstrikes on Daesh in Syria Political and military events
- 2016-08-17 13:05:51
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Russia uses Iranian airbase to launch airstrikes on Daesh in Syria As the U.S. military uses Incirlik air base in Turkey to pound militants in Iraq and Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry also announced on Tuesday that it
Kazak president to visit Baku Political and military events
- 2016-08-17 13:12:26
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Kazak president to visit Baku Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev will visit Azerbaijan, Serbia, Armenia and a number of other countries in 2016. Kazakh Foreign Minister Erlan Idrissov announced about this at a briefing on August 17, RIA Novosti reported. In June, Idrissov
Iran, Russia in strategic coop. in anti-terror fight Political and military events
- 2016-08-17 13:32:33
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Iran, Russia in strategic coop. in anti-terror fight Secretary of SNSC said Iran and Russia’s cooperation in combating terrorism in Syria is strategic and the two sides share facilities in the anti-terror fight. Ali Shamkhani made the
‘No Iranian military base given to any country’ Political and military events
- 2016-08-18 18:44:35
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‘No Iranian military base given to any country’ Iran’s Parliament Speaker on Wed. dismissed any claims that an Iranian military base has ever been given to Russia or any other country. Ali Larijani made the remark in
Washington's Conundrum in Syria: Russia, Iran and China Team Up Political and military events
- 2016-08-20 16:28:38
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Washington's Conundrum in Syria: Russia, Iran and China Team Up hina’s recent announcement of an increase of its humanitarian support for the Syrian people and that it would provide additional training to the Syrian forces comes as a
Iran ready to swap oil with Russia Energy
- 2016-08-22 11:51:28
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Iran ready to swap oil with Russia Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh has reported on negotiations between Iran and Russia for oil swap. Speaking at a live IRIB program, Zanganeh said several domestic and foreign companies have launched
War and Peace: the 5 best tours to Tolstoy's Russia Tourism
- 2016-08-24 07:25:07
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War and Peace: the 5 best tours to Tolstoy's Russia BBC One’s adaptation of War and Peace casts St Petersburg in the most glorious light. A number of operators, both mainstream and specialist, offer
Turkey and the Energy Transit Question Energy
- 2016-08-24 07:31:35
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Turkey and the Energy Transit Question For foreign and security policy analysts, pipelines tend to be the entry point into the world of energy. Pipelines create dependencies between countries, pipelines stay for decades, and pipelines have a highly symbolic political value. In
Russia used Iranian airfield for Syrian operation at Tehran’s invitation – official Political and military events
- 2016-08-24 07:36:07
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Russia used Iranian airfield for Syrian operation at Tehran’s invitation – official The initiative for Russian planes to use Iran’s Hamadan Airbase in their strikes against terrorists in the Syrian city of Aleppo came from Tehran, a
Azerbaijan realizes 45.5 percent of its SGC financing obligations Energy
- 2016-08-26 09:04:52
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Azerbaijan realizes 45.5 percent of its SGC financing obligations Azerbaijan is fully committed to invest in Southern Gas Corridor (SGC), including the Shah Deniz-2 project, and continues to meet its financial obligations on time, SGC Co CEO Afgan Isaev told Natural
Russia Has no Plans to Deploy 'Full-Fledged Military Base in Iran' Political and military events
- 2016-08-26 09:10:11
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Russia Has no Plans to Deploy 'Full-Fledged Military Base in Iran' Russia and Iran share a common strategic goal – to fight terrorism in Syria and Iraq. Moscow will not deploy a full-fledged military base in Iran but may use the
Iran, Russia ink 1 billion dollar oil rig deal Energy
- 2016-08-29 16:29:11
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Iran, Russia ink 1 billion dollar oil rig deal Russian shipbuilder Krasnye Barrikady and an Iranian company have signed a deal worth $1 billion to build five offshore drilling rigs for oil and gas exploration in the Persian Gulf. The deal
Vitol to buy Iran, Russia swap oil Energy
- 2016-08-29 16:32:38
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Vitol to buy Iran, Russia swap oil An oil official has announced that Vitol S.A. of Switzerland is likely to purchase Russian crude to be swapped through Iran’s largest oil terminal in the Caspian Sea. Despite the
Nojeh airbase; climax of Iran-Russia defense cooperation Political and military events
- 2016-08-29 16:43:41
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Nojeh airbase; climax of Iran-Russia defense cooperation Deploying Iran’s airbase by Russia Air Force to attack terrorist positions in Syria has been proved highly controversial, however, it indicates the close ties Iran and Russia hold countering terrorism
SOCAR reveals volumes of oil & gas export Energy
- 2016-08-30 22:54:16
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SOCAR reveals volumes of oil & gas export Georgia and Turkey have so far received 5.5 and 41 billion cubic meters of gas respectively through the Southern Caucasus Pipeline as part of Shahdeniz-1 project, said Khoshbakht Yusifzade, the first vice-president
Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations Political and military events
- 2016-09-03 12:59:28
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Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations Since July 15 failed coup in Turkey, Iranian FM Zarif embarked on a visit to Ankara to hold close consultation with Turkish officials on the Syrian crisis since its outbreak some five years ago.
Summit Signals Russia’s New Strategy Towards Iran Political and military events
- 2016-09-03 14:12:26
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Summit Signals Russia’s New Strategy Towards Iran Faced with recent strains in the relationship, Moscow has expanded its dialogue with Tehran to issues beyond the Syrian conflict. Hassan Rouhani, Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin meet in Baku. In early August, Russian
Russia, Iran Concerned Over Deterioration of Situation in Afghanistan Political and military events
- 2016-09-05 20:39:22
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Russia, Iran Concerned Over Deterioration of Situation in Afghanistan Russia and Iran plan to continue discussions over the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s representative for Afghanistan said Thursday. MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Zamir Kabulov said Moscow and Tehran
Azeri Minister: We share same ideas with EU as to diversification of gas exports to Europe - INTERVIEW Energy
- 2016-09-10 11:46:31
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Azeri Minister: We share same ideas with EU as to diversification of gas exports to Europe - INTERVIEW Azerbaijani energy minister Natig Aliyev’s interview to APA - Realization of the Southern Gas Corridor project coincided with the period of cheap oil. The
NICO, Total to sign oil swap contract Energy
- 2016-09-10 11:58:34
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NICO, Total to sign oil swap contract Iran’s Naftiran Intertrade Company Sàrl (NICO) and France’s Total S.A. Company have agreed on sealing an oil swap deal. Naftiran Intertrade Company Sàrl (NICO), a Swiss-based subsidiary of the National
SOCAR to ink contract on prospective structure in Caspian Energy
- 2016-09-16 22:17:15
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SOCAR to ink contract on prospective structure in Caspian Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR and Malaysia’s Petronas signed a memorandum of understanding on exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons at a block in the prospective offshore structure Goshadash, SOCAR said
Iran focused on small reactors: Salehi science
- 2016-09-16 22:53:52
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Iran focused on small reactors: Salehi The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization told the Sputnik, the Russian news outlet, that developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) is the current nuclear strategy of Iran. “Currently Iran is mulling
Ex-IRGC chief warns Russians of compromise on Iran’s share in Syria Political and military events
- 2016-09-27 00:09:36
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Ex-IRGC chief warns Russians of compromise on Iran’s share in Syria Reducing the role of Moscow to providing air support to ground troops in Syria, the former IRGC commander has warned the Russians against being dragged into a
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
Kazakhstan refuses to limit oil output from Kashagan Energy
- 2016-11-02 13:20:57
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Kazakhstan, enjoying 3 percent of the world’s total oil reserves, announced that it will not impose any limits for oil production at the recently-relaunched Kashagan field. Kazakh Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev noted that Kazakhstan’s share in the world
Azerbaijan, Russia plan to expand interaction in tourism Tourism
- 2016-11-03 13:07:53
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IIKSS- Russia and Azerbaijan, the two friends and neighbors, are looking for ways to expand the interaction in the tourism sphere. The countries plan to start with expansion of the direct flights, which today is carried out in
Aktau and Kuryk Seaports Should Be Provided with Own Vessels Investment
- 2016-11-07 10:24:53
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IIKSS- The Aktau seaport and the new Kuryk ferry port must concentrate 35 percent of all traffic on the Caspian Sea, Minister for Investment and Development Zhenis Kassymbek said during a Nov. 1 government meeting on developing the
Azerbaijan President receives Dubai Chamber Chairman Investment
- 2016-11-21 10:28:30
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IIKSS - HE Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan received HE Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, on the side-lines of his visit to the Chamber’s International Office-hosted annual networking reception held in Baku
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
Turkmenistan, Iran to use potential deeper interaction Investment
- 2016-12-03 12:13:59
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IIKSS - Iran and Turkmenistan intend to boost their ties and level of cooperation in various fields of economy, including energy, transport, and trade. Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Ebrahim
Azerbaijan aims to reduce SOFAZ transfers to state budget Investment
- 2016-12-10 17:06:16
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IIKSS - The share of transfers of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) to the country’s state budget has to be reduced to 15 percent until 2025, according to the Strategic Road Map for the Azerbaijani National
The participants of international forum, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, highly estimate creative character of neutral status of our country Political and military events
- 2016-12-12 10:11:08
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IIKSS - International theoretical and practical conference “The Neutrality of Turkmenistan and International Practice: New Achievements of Cooperation for Stable Development” was held in the conference hall of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign
Azerbaijan ranks first in volume of investments in Georgia Investment
- 2016-12-12 15:32:38
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IIKSS - Being the top foreign investor of Georgia, Azerbaijan invested some $434 million in the economy of the neighboring country within three-quarters of 2016. Georgia’s National Statistics Office reported that the volume of investments recorded an increase
Kazakhstan and Israel are planning to jointly enter China’s food market Investment
- 2016-12-20 16:07:14
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan and Israel are planning to jointly enter China’s food market. At the Kazakh-Israeli business forum in Astana, the memorandum was signed on construction of a joint venture for the processing of poultry meat, products which
EBRD helps Turkmen packaging company launch new products Investment
- 2016-12-22 12:48:41
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IIKSS - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is deepening its support for the private sector in Turkmenistan by arranging a US$ 1 million loan Intizar Yurek, a leading packaging company in the country. The loan
Baku, Astana mull legal status of Caspian Sea Legal Issues
- 2016-12-25 12:29:04
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have held consultations on the legal status of the Caspian Sea in Baku. Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov represented Azerbaijan, while ambassador-at-large at the Foreign Ministry Zulfiya Amanzholova attended the consultations on behalf
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
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 may increase private sector's share in logistics Investment
- 2017-01-03 10:42:12
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IIKSS - Azerbaijani government intends to increase the share of the private sector in the sphere of logistics in 2017-2020, according to the country’s “Strategic road map on development of logistics and trade”. The government will prepare a
Iran names giants qualified for new oil plans Energy
- 2017-01-03 11:02:14
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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
Azerbaijan eyes AZAL fleet renewal, Euro expansion by 2020 Investment
- 2017-01-04 10:12:04
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IIKSS - The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has issued a suite of Strategic Road Maps which will see AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines' ageing aircraft fleet updated, airport infrastructure upgraded, and direct flights to Europe doubled. The comprehensive set
Azerbaijan, Czech Republic plan to sign memo in energy Energy
- 2017-01-17 08:28:01
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan, which is one of the largest suppliers of oil to the Czech Republic, is interested in development of cooperation in the energy sector. Azerbaijani Ambassador to Czech Republic, Farid Shafiyev said that currently the two
Afghanistan: Is Moscow the Key to Peace? Political and military events
- 2017-02-18 11:09:00
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IIKSS- The six-party talks that took place in Moscow this week represented an unprecedentedly broad and uniquely multipolar approach to resolving the long-running War on Afghanistan. This is the first time that Russia, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, and
Azerbaijan’s GDP increases Investment
- 2017-02-18 15:19:52
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IIKSS - The volume of Azerbaijan’s GDP reached 5.23 billion manat (official exchange rate on Feb. 18 is 1.7352 AZN/USD) in January 2017 that is by 0.8 percent more than in the same period of 2016, according to
How Russia Doubled Non-Energy Exports to Iran in 2016 Investment
- 2017-02-20 09:46:08
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IIKSS - With all the expectations that Russian businesses had about Iran after the lifting of American sanctions, the 60% growth in Russia-Iran trade from $1.2 billion in 2015 to almost $2 billion in 2016 can hardly be
Iran Khodro eyes to open more car plants in Azerbaijan Investment
- 2017-02-25 10:52:50
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IIKSS- Iran’s major car-maker plans to open new plants in neighboring Azerbaijan. The issue was on agenda of the Azerbaijan-Iran Business Forum in Urmia, where a delegation headed by Minister Shahin Mustafayev arrived in to discuss expansion of
Turkmenistan seeks expanded trade ties with Iran Investment
- 2017-03-01 12:33:18
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IIKSS- Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stressed the importance of developing the trade and economic relations with Iran for the strengthening of mutually beneficial partnership. Berdimuhamedov said about this in his message to participants of the specialized exhibition of Iran, which
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
Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment
- 2017-03-07 13:51:14
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IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March
Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment
- 2017-03-07 13:53:20
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IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March
Russian Rosneft agrees to double oil products supply to Turkey over 2018-20 Energy
- 2017-03-14 14:20:38
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IIKSS- Russia's Rosneft agreed with Turkey's Demiroren Group to extend its oil products supply to the Turkish company to 2018-2020, when it plans to double annual delivery from this year's level, Rosneft said in a statement late Friday.
Transcasipan cargo logistics Investment
- 2017-03-16 17:35:18
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IIKSS- Over the recent years, the Caspian Sea Basin of Russia has been showing a downward cargo transshipment trend while the throughput of other basins is permanently growing. The weakness of transcaspian logistics is in its customs administration,
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
Fluctuations in variables of political weight and government weight - The share of variables of political weight and government weight of the United States of America in the structure of political wei Political and military events
- 2017-06-29 14:35:56
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Fluctuations in variables of political weight and government weight - The share of variables of political weight and government weight of the United States of America in the structure of political weight of this country International Institute
Bahram Amirahmadian: ‘Russia is a pragmatic state, and Iran at times plays an emotional attitude in the political game’ Political and military events
- 2017-08-15 17:44:09
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International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) - In an interview with International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) (Farsi), Bahram Amirahmadian, an assistant professor at University of Tehran and the senior fellow at IRAS, discussed some deeper layers
Nazarbaev's clenched fists: For Cossacks or economic reforms - (analysis of fluctuations in the Republic of Kazakhstan's ability (government weight) index) Political and military events
- 2017-12-09 13:46:44
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Nazarbaev's clenched fists: For Cossacks or economic reforms???!!!! (analysis of fluctuations in the Republic of Kazakhstan's ability (government weight) index) International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) - Kazakhstan's government weight indexes show that this country despite
The analysis of the political weight indexes of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the political and economic factors affecting them Political and military events
- 2018-01-07 09:49:05
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The analysis of the political weight indexes of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the political and economic factors affecting them International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) - Kazakhstan can be considered the country that has been at the
Achievements of the International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) in 1396 - analyzes science
- 2018-04-10 15:46:21
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Achievements of the International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) in 1396 - analyzes http://www.iikss.com/en/index.php/route/news_det/ODM2MQ Political weight When the Russian bear wakes up? Fluctuations of population and the governmental weight index of the Russian Federation
The government's ability index (government weight index - GW index) of the Russian Federation (1) Political and military events
- 2018-04-28 09:23:05
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The government's ability index (government weight index - GW index) of the Russian Federation (1) International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) – the Russian government weight has increased significantly in 2018 and was equal to 1.59%, meanwhile,
Caspian Sea oil and gas transmission projects - threat or opportunity Investment
- 2018-05-07 12:41:38
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Caspian Sea oil and gas transmission projects - threat or opportunity Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in an Interview with Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency
Iran and Russia Discuss Transacting in Crypto to Avoid International Sanctions Investment
- 2018-05-19 14:37:40
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Iran and Russia could start using cryptocurrencies to avoid Western sanctions, Russian news portal RBC reported yesterday, May 17. Mohammad Reza Pourebrahimi, the head of the Iranian Parliamentary Commission for Economic Affairs, referred to cryptocurrencies as a promising way
'Oman is one of Kazakhstan's key oil and gas partners' Energy
- 2018-05-21 14:56:24
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Oman is one of Kazakhstan's major partners in the oil and gas sector, according to the Central Asian nation's ambassador to Oman. Speaking exclusively to the Times of Oman, Ambassador Yerzhan Mukash praised the Sultanate's long-standing collaboration
The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS): Iran should not hurry to sign the draft of the legal regime of the Caspian Sea Legal Issues
- 2018-10-10 11:34:08
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The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS): Iran should not hurry to sign the draft of the legal regime of the Caspian Sea International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) - While arguing
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan set to increase number of flights Investment
- 2018-06-21 11:27:52
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will increase the number of flights. The relevant agreement was concluded in Astana by Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Investment and Development of Kazakhstan Talgat Lustaev and Deputy Head of the Uzbek
The Labyrinth of the Caspian Sea Legal Regime in an interview with Tasnim Legal Issues
- 2018-07-01 09:08:04
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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
Is it possible to go to the International Court of Justice to resolve the legal regime of the Caspian Sea? Legal Issues
- 2018-10-10 11:33:03
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Is it possible to go to the International Court of Justice to resolve the legal regime of the Caspian Sea? International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) - After a period when was viewed emotionally to the
EU and Azerbaijan agree ‘Partnership Priorities’ Political and military events
- 2018-07-12 11:21:34
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A milestone in EU-Azerbaijan relations was reached in Brussels yesterday (11 July), with the end of negotiations of the EU-Azerbaijan Partnership Priorities in the presence of President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, and the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham
Azerbaijani fruits to go to British, Italian markets Agriculture
- 2018-08-04 09:10:10
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Over the past several years, the share of local agricultural products in export has significantly increased. Azerbaijan exports its fruits and vegetables to Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Poland, Georgia, as well as some European counties such as Italy and Germany.
Who Has The Right To Resources In The Caspian Sea? Legal Issues
- 2018-08-09 11:11:10
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August 12th, 2018 could well become a historic day for the Caspian Sea region, with states aiming to end a long-running legal disagreement involving the areas natural resources. Since the breakup of the Soviet Union in the region, Azerbaijan,
The current situation is by no means a good time for agreement on the Caspian Sea regime/ do not repeat past mistakes Legal Issues
- 2018-08-10 10:21:54
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The current situation is by no means a good time for agreement on the Caspian Sea regime/ do not repeat past mistakes International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) – Recently on Monday 16 July 2018 the
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’s 50% share of Caspian Sea cannot be legally verified: expert Legal Issues
- 2018-08-16 09:55:24
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Iran’s 50% share of Caspian Sea cannot be legally verified: expert International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) – The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) told Mehr News Agency that Iran’s 50% share of Caspian
Latvia eager to create joint production in Azerbaijan Investment
- 2018-08-21 15:43:49
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Latvia’s textile manufacturers are keen to create joint production in Azerbaijan to further export products to the CIS countries. Head of the Association of Textile Producers and Exporters of Azerbaijan, head of Gilan Textile Park Mehriban Akhundova told Trend
The government's ability index (government weight index - GW index) of the Russian Federation (2) Political and military events
- 2018-09-02 11:53:16
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The government's ability index (government weight index - GW index) of the Russian Federation (2) International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) – The analysis of the dependent variables that make up the government's ability index
Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola, the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in a detailed interview with The Young Journalists Club Legal Issues
- 2018-09-08 16:50:18
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Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola, the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in a detailed interview with The Young Journalists Club Parliament should make the final decision on "Caspian Sea Convention" /
Ambassador: Azerbaijan, Ukraine successfully cooperate in many areas Political and military events
- 2018-09-27 11:45:32
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Azerbaijan and Ukraine successfully cooperate in many areas, Ukrainian ambassador to Azerbaijan Alexander Mishchenko said. Mishchenko made the remarks at an event in Baku Sept. 26 dedicated to the 27th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. The ambassador stressed that many
Moscow Exchange to buy 20% share of Kazakhstan Exchange Investment
- 2018-09-30 11:50:36
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The Supervisory Board of the Moscow Exchange has decided to buy a 20-percent stake in the Kazakhstan Exchange (KASE) for 338 million rubles. The decision has been made in the framework of the agreement signed between the parties in
Kazakhstan citizens buy rubble and euro more often, as dollar remains in largest demand Investment
- 2018-10-15 16:44:42
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Recently the purchase of Russian rubbles and euros increased in Kazakhstan. A year-on-year 56.2 percent rise in expenses for the Russian rubbles in cash at the National Bank is associated with the increased use of national currencies in trade
Caspian agreement: Many issues still to be settled Legal Issues
- 2018-10-16 09:21:03
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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
We criticize the issue of minus 28.0 (-28.0) in determining the Base Line in Caspian Sea Convention Legal Issues
- 2018-11-03 14:10:19
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Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola, the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in an interview with The Iran-newspaper: we criticize the issue of minus 28.0 (-28.0) in determining the Base Line in Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan talks infrastructure modernization of cultural reserves Political and military events
- 2018-11-27 09:57:17
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Azerbaijan, a country with a rich culture and centuries-old history, has a variety of architectural monuments and sights. Historical and cultural reserves of Azerbaijan have a special place among such attractions. Reserves under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Iran says OPEC players frustrated with Saudis, Russia Energy
- 2018-12-04 10:33:23
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Iran says OPEC players frustrated with Saudis, Russia Iran says Qatar’s decision to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) shows the frustration of small producers at the dominant role of a Saudi and Russia-led panel
Alternative energy may take significant market share in Azerbaijan Energy
- 2018-12-31 13:18:21
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Alternative energy may take a significant share in Azerbaijan’s energy market, Director General of Russia’s Energy Development Fund Andrei Listovsky told Trend. He said this is not yet envisaged in Russia, since there are no consumers in places where
Azerbaijan to export 50,000 tons of date until end of March Agriculture
- 2019-01-05 10:24:17
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Azerbaijan is one of the major producers and exporters of date. The dates are grown mainly in Goychay, Balakan, Agjabadi and Ganja. Date holds a major share in the export of non-oil products of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan will continue to
Kazakhstan establishes transportation oil cost from Russia to China Energy
- 2019-01-05 10:31:53
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The cost of transporting oil from Russia through Kazakhstan to China is fixed until 2023, the Kazakh national company KazTransOil reports. The press service of the company states that the tariff was approved by the order of the Kazakh
The continental shelf and the legal regime of the seabed and subsoil of the Caspian Sea Legal Issues
- 2019-01-16 10:51:56
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The continental shelf and the legal regime of the seabed and subsoil of the Caspian Sea International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) – the division of the seabed and its benefits has always been one
Azerbaijan to send export mission to Poland soon Investment
- 2019-01-22 11:02:57
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The introduction of local products of Azerbaijan to international markets is boosting the non-oil sector of the economy and strengthens business ties with foreign countries. Therefore, Azerbaijan is organizing a number of export missions to promote national products under the Made
Russian Envoy Urges Closer Ties with Iran Political and military events
- 2019-01-28 10:40:34
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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.
Russia-Azerbaijan railway border crossings planned to be simplified Investment
- 2019-02-18 11:13:09
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Yarag-Kazmalyar railway border crossing point in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan can be simplified, and funds are currently allocated for improving this checkpoint, Olga Rukhullayeva, Deputy Minister of the Russian Federation for the North Caucasus, said during the Russian Investment
The status of acquired rights in Caspian Sea Legal Regime Legal Issues
- 2019-02-26 10:47:29
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The status of acquired rights in Caspian Sea Legal Regime International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) - if we consider the "right" as the centerpiece of the science of law, we will see that the
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