Pakistan to build more nuclear plants to overcome energy needs
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday categorically stated that country’s nuclear capability was purely for peaceful purposes and it would build more power plants to meet its growing energy needs.
Kazakhstan ready to build “Datka-Kemin” power line in Kyrgyzstan
Kazakh investors are showing great interest in a series of hydropower plants. Kyrgyz Energy Minister Askarbek Shadiyev noted that the Kyrgyz side is ready for further negotiations. Kazakhstan is ready to build the “Datka-Kemin” power line in Kyrgyzstan based on a concession agreement.
India, Pakistan conclude peace talks
India and Pakistan concluded their two days of peace talks in Islamabad on Friday and pledged to work towards peace and decrease any prospect of conflict.
PACE President to visit Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
On 29 and 30 June in Astana, Mr Çavusoglu will take part in the 38th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of the Islamic Unity, as well as bilateral meetings with the Kazakh authorities. On 1 and 2 July, he will make a visit to a Kazakh region.
Turkmenistan Gas Gets Washington's Attention
In May the British energy consulting firm Gaffney, Cline and Associates made an announcement that generated a lot of attention in the oil and gas business – and beyond.
Kazakh Senate Rejects Bid to Send Troops to Afghanistan
Kazakhstan's Senate was guided by the weight of public opinion in voting down a bill to send troops to Afghanistan, Speaker Kairat Mami said in Astana today.
Russia Ratifies Extension of Military Base Deal in Armenia
The Russian Federation Council, the upper chamber of the parliament, ratified a protocol on Wednesday extending Russia's use of a military base in Armenia.
Mongolia's Energy Reliance on Russia, China a Key Risk
Mongolia's growing dependence on neighbouring Russia and China for fuel and power poses a major risk to its booming mining sector that investors need to consider, foreign business executives said
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