Turkmenistan to export Caspian shelf’s oil and gas, expert says Energy
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Turkmenistan, an energy-rich Central Asian nation with abundant oil and gas reserves, intends to realize its plans on developing huge hydrocarbon resources in its own sector of the Caspian Sea. Turkmenistan’s state concern Turkmenoil will deal with implementing the development of
24 cargo ships equipped to export products accross Caspian Sea Investment
- 2016-03-02 00:43:46
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Sari, Feb 26, IRNA- Director of Caspian Sea Shipping said that 24 cargo ships were organized to carry export products to Russia and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Ali Mohammadi said on Friday that the capacity of these container
Khazaria: A Forgotten Empire History
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With the break-up of the Soviet Union and the troubles prevalent in the Balkans there has been much renewed interest in the early history of Eastern Europe. Troubles have fuelled nationalist tendencies in the region and there has been much
Turkey significantly increases transit cargo via Azerbaijan Investment
- 2016-03-10 15:29:50
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The Coordinating Council for Transit of Cargo that operates in Azerbaijan has reported significantly increases in transit traffic from neighboring Turkey. In January-February 2016 more than 1500 Turkish trucks used Azerbaijan's territory for transit, which were on their way
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan considering opening new transport route Investment
- 2016-03-11 14:03:39
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By Huseyn Valiyev – Trend: Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan consider opening a new route on the Caspian Sea, said Javid Gurbanov, head of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC. He made remarks at an international scientific conference titled "The role of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan on the
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
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
Great Gains or Great Game?: Global Engagement across Central Asia Political and military events
- 2016-03-26 11:06:50
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Alexander Cooley in his book, Great Games Local Rules, describes a new great game where the post-soviet states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan take orders from Moscow, Washington, and Beijing. He describes this geopolitical concept as a
A Secure and Stable Caspian Sea Is in America’s Interest Political and military events
- 2016-03-28 01:50:19
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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
Meeting of Azerbaijani, Russian, Iranian FMs and ruin of Armenia’s hopes for North-South railway Investment
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Trend: Political support for third countries often becomes unaffordable for regional powers during economic difficulties. Perhaps, in “peacetime” Iran and Russia considered the idea to include Armenia at least in some regional infrastructure projects, including transport, but today the main issue on
US support for Caspian gas to Europe project crucial – Azerbaijan Energy
- 2016-04-01 00:52:03
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The Southern Gas Corridor project aimed at delivering Azerbaijan’s natural gas to Europe wouldn’t have advanced without strong US backing, according to Azeri President Ilham Aliyev. “We are very grateful to the government of United States for its
China Gets Winning Formula For Silk Road Railway Investment
- 2016-04-01 01:13:08
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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
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
Central Asian republic requires HIV test for marriage Caspian geography and anthropology
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Central Asian republic requires HIV test for marriage The Central Asian republic of Turkmenistan has made HIV tests a requirement for getting married. Under a newly introduced law, residents who apply for a marriage licence must submit evidence of a successful
OIC Summit should send signals of unity to world Political and military events
- 2016-04-11 20:09:30
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OIC Summit should send signals of unity to world Hassan Rouhani has said upcoming Istanbul Summit of the OIC should communicate to the world signals of unity among the member states. President Rouhani and his Kazakh counterpart
Iran, Kazakhstan to tighten coop. on peace, stability in Central Asia Political and military events
- 2016-04-11 20:11:50
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Iran, Kazakhstan to tighten coop. on peace, stability in Central Asia Deputy FM Rahimpour said Mon. Iran and Kazakhstan are keen on expanding cooperation on peace and stability in Central Asia, as opposed to regional meddling by certain
Iran, Kazakhstan ink power deal Energy
- 2016-04-11 20:14:05
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Iran, Kazakhstan ink power deal Iran and Kazakhstan have signed three powerhouse building contracts worth 600 million dollars. On the verge of Kazakh president’s visit to Tehran, the two countries sealed an agreement with Eurasia Invest Group
Turkmenistan Diversifies Its Gas Exports To Reduce Reliance On China Energy
- 2016-04-12 23:57:17
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Turkmenistan Diversifies Its Gas Exports To Reduce Reliance On China In January 2016, the Russian media reported that Russia’s gas giant, Gazprom, had discontinued all purchases of natural gas from Turkmenistan and was not planning to resume imports
In 25th anniversary of Independency, Turkmenistan focuses on giant TAPI energy project Political and military events
- 2016-04-17 00:51:52
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In 25th anniversary of Independency, Turkmenistan focuses on giant TAPI energy project Celebrating its 25th independence anniversary, Turkmenistan - one of major energy exporting countries - is making efforts toward creating stable systems to carry energy to world markets. It
Baku Higher Oil School to organize int’l conference Energy
- 2016-04-21 19:29:59
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Baku Higher Oil School to organize int’l conference On 25-28 April, 2016, BHOS and UK-based Confidence Capital company with the support of SOCAR will jointly organize international practical conference on 'Caspian Basin and Central Asia: Trade, Logistics, Oil Processing and
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)
Agreement on Central Asia – Persian Gulf corridor enters into force Investment
- 2016-04-23 18:59:28
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Agreement on Central Asia – Persian Gulf corridor enters into force The agreement on creating an international transportation corridor which will connect the Central Asian countries to the Persian Gulf ports has entered into force, Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry said Apr.23. "The
Azerbaijan's nimble gas plans Energy
- 2016-04-25 19:14:38
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Azerbaijan's nimble gas plans Azerbaijan, a key energy player in Eurasia, today is completely successful country both in terms of production and in terms of transportation of energy resources, and the country is committed to make great strides to boost
China, Japan, Russia to join Razavi Khorasan’s exports markets Investment
- 2016-04-25 19:52:55
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China, Japan, Russia to join Razavi Khorasan’s exports markets Head of Foreign Trade Office of Industry, Mine and Trade Organization of Razavi Khorasan province said China, Japan and Russia will be added to the markets of the province
To Walk This Wilderness, Carry a Shovel Tourism
- 2016-04-26 19:52:21
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To Walk This Wilderness, Carry a Shovel Caching water on the steppes of Kazakhstan is like an act of worship or a duty of penance. Paul Salopek is walking the global trail of the first humans who migrated out of
Over $20m agricultural products exported from Astara Agriculture
- 2016-04-26 22:21:27
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Over $20m agricultural products exported from Astara The Agricultural Jihad Director of Astara Iraj Shiarkar said that agricultural products worth $20,561,450 were exported abroad in the first month of current Iranian year. Shiarkar told IRNA on Tuesday that
Rouhani urges multilateralism in Caspian Sea Political and military events
- 2016-05-10 20:22:42
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Rouhani urges multilateralism in Caspian Sea Iran’s Hassan Rouhani has told Turkmenistan foreign minister multilateral cooperation of other countries along with Iran and Turkmenistan would improve regional stability. President Rouhani received Mr. Raşit Öwezgeldiýewiç Meredow, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister
Kazakh Delegation Attends Dialogue in Brussels, Connectivity Conference in Berlin Political and military events
- 2016-05-23 20:23:42
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Kazakh Delegation Attends Dialogue in Brussels, Connectivity Conference in Berlin The Kazakh delegation took an active part in the recent events convened in Brussels, Belgium and Berlin, Germany, where it promoted better dialogue with the European Union and connectivity projects on
Iran-Azeri ministers hope for completion of 'friendship railway' Investment
- 2016-05-27 14:55:50
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Iran-Azeri ministers hope for completion of 'friendship railway' Minister of Communications and Information Technology said on Thursday that construction of the railway linking Iran and Azerbaijan gain momentum and soon become operational. Mahmoud Vaezi, made the remarks
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
The New Great Game: the Caspian Sea Political and military events
- 2016-06-01 01:48:26
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The New Great Game: the Caspian Sea There are two aspects of the New Great Game. The first aspect is to control hydrocarbon resources around the coasts of the Caspian Sea, and second is to grasp the transit of hydrocarbon
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
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
In Iran, Modi projects Vajpayee’s vision Investment
- 2016-06-06 12:18:34
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In Iran, Modi projects Vajpayee’s vision The quantum leap for Indian diplomacy that was the Chabahar agreement, was seeded by NDA1 and nurtured by NDA2, while the two UPA administrations in between failed to make much progress The recent agreement between
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
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”,
In Iran, Modi projects Vajpayee’s vision Investment
- 2016-06-13 13:03:55
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In Iran, Modi projects Vajpayee’s vision The recent agreement between Iran, Afghanistan and India to build the Chabahar port on the Iranian coast and link it with the existing rail and road network and related industrial corridor into
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
‘Iran next to join emerging power SCO’ Political and military events
- 2016-06-19 11:49:04
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‘Iran next to join emerging power SCO’ Iran is next to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) which will officially have India and Pakistan on its roster next week, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has said. Leaders of the regional security group,
India and SCO Political and military events
- 2016-06-22 13:50:25
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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
Welcome to Hell! Turkmenistan eyes turning infernal gas pit into tourist attraction Tourism
- 2016-06-24 15:59:20
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Welcome to Hell! Turkmenistan eyes turning infernal gas pit into tourist attraction An ominous gas crater that has been burning in a Turkmen desert for more than 40 years is a perfect site for boosting tourism in the country, local
Iran, Russia to set up 1st joint expo Investment
- 2016-07-02 00:18:33
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Iran, Russia to set up 1st joint expo The first joint exhibition of Iran and Russia will be held in the Armenian capital of Yerevan. During the exposition, which will take place from October 26-28 in Yerevan’s venue
Indian expert: Iran can play important role in economic stabilization of Afghanistan, SCO states Political and military events
- 2016-07-02 00:34:14
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Indian expert: Iran can play important role in economic stabilization of Afghanistan, SCO states A prominent Indian expert of Afghanistan and the Central Asian affairs believes that Iran can play an important role in the economic stabilization of not only
Iran, Turkmenistan to launch banking ties Investment
- 2016-07-04 14:00:50
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Iran, Turkmenistan to launch banking ties Iranian Commercial Attaché to Ashgabat deemed direct banking relations and facilitated visa issuance as two means of boosting trade ties with the Central Asian country. Rahmatollah Khormali said “facilitating commuting between
Iran Eyes Establishing Direct Banking Ties with Turkmenistan: Envoy Investment
- 2016-07-05 07:42:14
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Establishing direct banking relations between Tehran and Ashgabat is a priority for Iran in line with efforts to boost trade ties between the two countries, the Iranian commercial attaché to Turkmenistan said. Ramatollah Khormali said launching
Iran, Turkmenistan to launch banking ties Investment
- 2016-07-06 07:16:14
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Iranian Commercial Attaché to Ashgabat deemed direct banking relations and facilitated visa issuance as two means of boosting trade ties with the Central Asian country. Rahmatollah Khormali said “facilitating commuting between countries as well as banking relations
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
Kazakh Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-07-18 13:00:56
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Kazakh Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Kazakhs (Qazaqs, Kazaks) are a Turkic-speaking people living in several modern countries including (but not limited to) Kazakhstan, China, and Mongolia. They are approximately 70% Mongoloid and 30% Caucasoid and this admixture explains why some Kazakhs
Korean Genetics: Abstracts and Summaries Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-07-18 13:02:40
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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
Is the Caspian Sea Dispute Finally About to be Resolved? Legal Issues
- 2016-07-21 23:03:24
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Is the Caspian Sea Dispute Finally About to be Resolved? Are the five states around the Caspian Sea finally going to resolve their dispute about how to divide the body of water between themselves? A number of unusually positive statements
Kazakhstan's wheat production forecast at 13 million tonnes Agriculture
- 2016-07-24 00:54:01
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Kazakhstan's wheat production forecast at 13 million tonnes Kazakhstan’s wheat production for market year 2016-17 is forecast at 13 million tonnes, same as the previous estimate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) said in a July 15
Shifts in global terror pose threats to Caspian energy investment Investment
- 2016-07-26 13:09:53
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Shifts in global terror pose threats to Caspian energy investment With the emergence of new global terror trends, the potential for terror-based disruptions to Caspian energy investments and the oil industry in Central Asia and the Caucuses is causing
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
Caspian Energy Under Threat From Terrorism Political and military events
- 2016-07-31 00:52:55
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Caspian Energy Under Threat From Terrorism The effect of terrorism and the rise of ISIS on Middle Eastern oil sources has not gone unnoticed by global media. Less observed, however, has been the potential for terror-based disruptions to the
Iran eyes resumption of oil swap operations Energy
- 2016-08-22 11:59:24
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Iran eyes resumption of oil swap operations Iran, which ranks the fourth in the world for the volume of its proven oil reserves, is about to resume oil swap scheme with Caspian littoral states
Do Russian women bathe in the burkini? cultural
- 2016-08-26 09:01:13
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Do Russian women bathe in the burkini? Wearing a Muslim swimsuit is not common among Russian followers of Islam: They prefer to bathe dressed in ordinary clothes, covering the entire body, or in bathing suits. However, in one part
Turkmenistan seeks to deliver its hydrocarbons to West Energy
- 2016-08-30 22:53:04
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Turkmenistan seeks to deliver its hydrocarbons to West Turkmenistan, an energy-rich Central Asian nation with abundant hydrocarbon reserves, is keen to diversify the routes of its gas export. Being the sixth in the world for the volume of natural gas reserves, the
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
What's the future now for Turkish-Russian relations? Political and military events
- 2016-09-03 14:27:16
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What's the future now for Turkish-Russian relations? Turkey's renewal of ties with Russia represents an invigoration of its already existing "Eurasian direction" in foreign policy, including an outreach to Central Asia, India and China. It is a substitute for the failed
Chances High That Russia Will Resume Its Use of Iranian Military Base Political and military events
- 2016-09-07 13:21:31
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Chances High That Russia Will Resume Its Use of Iranian Military Base On Saturday, a senior Iranian parliamentarian said that Russia’s military cooperation with Iran over the Syrian crisis had the blessing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Commenting on
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
Turkmenistan opens 2.3 billion dollar bird-shaped international air terminal Tourism
- 2016-09-18 15:05:59
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Turkmenistan opens $2.3 billion bird-shaped international air terminal Turkmenistan opened a $2.3 billion air terminal at Ashgabat International Airport on Saturday as part of its bid to become an international transport hub and offset a plunge in traditional revenues from gas
North-South Transport Corridor to Benefit Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran Investment
- 2016-10-13 10:06:39
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North-South Transport Corridor to Benefit Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran The INSTC project is beneficial for all parties included, head of Azerbaijan Railways Javid Gurbanov said Monday. The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) project is beneficial for Azerbaijan, Russia and Iran, head of Azerbaijan
Chabahar: Gateway to North- South Corridor Investment
- 2016-11-07 10:50:57
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IIKSS- India has carved a new geopolitical beginning in the Persian Gulf region putting Chabahar in the grand canvas of India’s geo-economic calculus in the emerging Asian architecture. She has kept her American partnership vibrant while opening a
Donald Trump and Central Asia's 'Great Game' - How will Donald Trump’s election affect the balance of power in Central Asia? Political and military events
- 2016-11-17 08:42:37
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IIKSS - The long-awaited U.S. presidential election has come to an end, with Donald Trump successfully pulling off an upset win. While the United States remains the most influential country on Earth, the results from November 8, 2016
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
Turkmenistan leader's son becomes parliamentary deputy Political and military events
- 2016-11-24 11:19:38
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IIKSS - The son of Turkmen President Kurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has become a parliamentary deputy, state television in the isolated Central Asian nation reported on Wednesday, a possible sign that he is being groomed to eventually succeed his father.
Kazakhstan to Cut Oil Output by 20,000 Bpd – Energy Minister Energy
- 2016-12-11 08:40:24
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan can reduce oil production by 20,000 barrels from the November level, according to country's Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev. Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev announced Saturday the Central Asian nation would aim for an oil output
Turkmenistan offers discounts to foreign airlines Investment
- 2016-12-13 09:03:39
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IIKSS - In a move to improve the appeal of Turkmenistan’s airports for international airlines, the country’s authorities are offering discounts off airport charges for foreign carriers, according to TurkmenPortal newswire. The discount rate will depend on the
Azerbaijani IT company wins World Bank tender in Kazakhstan Investment
- 2016-12-13 10:49:19
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan's leading IT company Cybernet has won a World Bank-supported tender announced by the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Kazakhstan under “Kazakhstan Health Sector Technology Transfer and Institutional Reform”. The contract was signed on
2016 EBRD Investment in Kazakhstan Breaks Record for Third Year Investment
- 2016-12-13 11:28:06
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IIKSS - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provided loans and technical cooperation for more than 30 projects in Kazakhstan in agricultural business, public utilities, infrastructure, energy, financial institutions and financed dozens small and medium-sized enterprises in
Turkmenistan’s economic growth slowing down — IMF Investment
- 2016-12-14 09:45:56
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IIKSS - Turkmenistan’s economic growth has slowed down as a result of external factors, although domestic non-hydrocarbon growth has been supported by credit and structural policies in support of diversification, Mr. Martin Sommer, head of an International Monetary
Rouhani to visit Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Political and military events
- 2016-12-20 16:15:53
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IIKSS - The communications and information director at the presidential office announced on Sunday that President Hassan Rouhani will leave Tehran for Yerevan on Wednesday. The trip to Yerevan will be made at the invitation of Armenian President
Railway to connect Iran to Central Asian states Investment
- 2016-12-28 15:02:52
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IIKSS - RAI deputy has reported on negotiations for launching railroad connection among Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Mir-Hassan Mousavi, Deputy of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) made the remarks saying “the talks have kicked off in
Kazakhstan could be the diplomatic key for boosting stability Join our daily free Newsletter Political and military events
- 2017-01-08 08:59:22
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan's Ambassador to the United States, Kairat Umarov, quietly affirms (without boasting) that 'We expect our next 25 years of independence to be better than our first 25 years.' Asked to elaborate, he simply, and correctly,
Kazakhstan to cut uranium output by 10% Energy
- 2017-01-22 11:34:24
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan is to cut its uranium output by 10% in 2017. The world’s biggest producer of the nuclear fuel plans to make the reduction in the face of a prolonged supply glut that has seen its
Focus on Central Asia: How US Will Pursue Its Foreign Policy Under Tillerson Political and military events
- 2017-02-07 10:42:45
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IIKSS - Under Rex Tillerson, the US will try to diminish Russia's clout in Central Asia and play against the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Russian expert Alexey Fenenko told RIA Novosti. In an interview with RIA Novosti, Alexey Fenenko,
Iran’s Rouhani Felicitates Berdimuhamedov on Reelection as Turkmenistan’s President Political and military events
- 2017-02-15 08:32:33
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IIKSS- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in message on Tuesday congratulated Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for his reelection as the president of the Central Asian state. President Rouhani expressed the hope that Berdimuhamedov’s new term would result in further expansion of
Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev, Russia’s Putin Praise Close Ties between Neighbors Political and military events
- 2017-03-01 12:35:43
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IIKSS- The president of the former Soviet Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, described Russia as the Central Asian nation’s number one partner during talks Monday with counterpart Vladimir Putin in Almaty. “For our country, Russia remains the number
Is China prepared for a new mantle in Central Asia amid the roll-out of its belt and road? Investment
- 2017-03-20 09:10:53
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IIKSS- Raffaello Pantucci says China is slowly displacing Moscow as the regional guarantor, but Beijing does not appear to have fully considered the demands of its new role, especially in the context of its ambitious ‘One Belt, One
Iranian, Kazakh provinces ink agricultural MoU Investment
- 2017-04-09 01:47:45
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IIKSS- Head of Gorgan Chamber of Commerce said a cooperation agreement has been inked in agriculture sector between Iran’s Golestan province and Kyzylorda Region of Kazakhstan. Ramezan Bahrami said the newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertained to extra-territorial
China’s strategy in the Caucasus Investment
- 2017-04-09 02:40:07
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IIKSS- When leaders of Azerbaijan and Georgia took part in a session titled “The Silk Road Effect” at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, they were predictably eager to promote the importance of the China-led Silk Road
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
'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 wandering eagle of Kyzylkum (demographic and ethnic fluctuations in the Republic of Kazakhstan) Political and military events
- 2018-06-07 09:45:20
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The wandering eagle of Kyzylkum (demographic and ethnic fluctuations in the Republic of Kazakhstan) International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) – Unlike other republics, separated from the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan after the population decline due to the
Turkmenistan Must Cooperate with Azerbaijan, Turkey to Enter EU Market Energy
- 2018-07-03 09:17:15
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Turkmenistan needs to cooperate with Azerbaijan and Turkey to enter the gas market in Europe, expert on Central Asia, Bruce Pannier, stated last week. On June 22, the Russian legal information portal published the full
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
Caspian Sea-Black Sea Transport Investment
- 2018-07-31 10:42:30
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As a result of a recent meeting, a Turkmen-Romanian working group cooperating in the field of transport, have decided that in order to progress the signing of the political declaration on the creation of the Caspian Sea-Black Sea transport and transit
Turkmenistan, US stand for strengthening regional co-op Political and military events
- 2018-08-04 09:43:29
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Turkmen officials met with the delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives of the US Congress headed by policy adviser Everett Price in Ashgabat, the Turkmen Foreign Ministry said in a message. During the meeting,
Five Central Asian Leaders Discuss Aral Sea In Turkmenistan Environment
- 2018-08-26 10:21:34
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Five Central Asian Leaders Discuss Aral Sea In Turkmenistan Leaders of five former Soviet republics in Central Asia met in Turkmenistan on August 24 to discuss the way to save the Aral Sea, which is facing severe environmental issues.
Russia, Kazakhstan may create SEZ at Baikonur Investment
- 2018-09-12 15:32:05
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The chairman of the board of the Kazakh national company, Kazakh Invest, Saparbek Tuyakbaev, held a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Alexei Borodavkin and Russian trade representative in Kazakhstan Alexander Yakovlev in Astana, Central Asian media outlets reported
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
Russia To Resume Gas Imports From Turkmenistan Energy
- 2018-10-14 10:28:00
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Russia's Gazprom next year will resume imports of natural gas from Turkmenistan that it stopped three years ago, the energy giant's chief executive has said. In an interview with Turkmenistan's state television channel during a visit to Ashgabat
New law in Turkmenistan cracks down sharply on alcohol sales Legal Issues
- 2019-01-02 12:49:38
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A law sharply limiting the sale of alcohol has gone into effect in the former Soviet republic of Turkmenistan, whose authoritarian president has made physical fitness a top initiative. The law that took effect Tuesday forbids the sale
Turkmenistan & Russia: Resuming Economic Partnership Investment
- 2019-01-22 10:42:47
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Russian economic influence in the Central Asia has rebounded over the past six months. A focal point in Russia’s advances in the region is Turkmenistan and the economic woes the country is experiencing.
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
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