UK engagement with Central Asia
Minister for Europe David Lidington has updated Parliament on the UK's plans to engage with the Central Asian countries, 20 years on from their independence from the Soviet Union.
Kazakhstan is ready to give all-round support to Kyrgyzstan,
KAZINFORM Today Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has received Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Omurbek Babanov, the President's press service reports.
Iranian, Tajik and Afghan presidents to meet in Dushanbe
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai on the eve of Nowruz holiday will pay a visit to Tajikistan. The sides will discuss economic development of Afghanistan at a meeting of presidents of three countries to be held in Dushanbe, Mehr quoted Tajik Ambassador in Tehran Dovletali Khatamov as telling reporters on Wednesday.
Russia warns against 'catastrophic' Iran strike
Russia has warned a strike against Iran could have "catastrophic" consequences and urged leaders not to rush into any conclusions after this week's failed mission by UN nuclear experts.
US-North Korea hold talks for first time since Kim Jong-un
The US is looking for signs the new leader is ready to stop the country's nuclear programme and return to international negotiations, known as the six-party talks, analysts say.
Kyrgyz, Russian presidents to discuss cooperation
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev will pay a working visit to Russia on Feb.23-25, Russian presidential press-service reported on Monday.
Azerbaijan’s essential role in future EU energy security
“There needs to be a significant Azerbaijani gas supply to Europe, and that will enhance European energy security and position Azerbaijan as a major player in the international arena”
Chinese Envoy to Meet Syrian Leader in Wake of U.N.
Syrian government forces, disregarding U.N. condemnation, renewed their bombardment of the opposition stronghold of Homs on Saturday as a Chinese minister prepared for talks with embattled President Bashar al-Assad.
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