Russia rejects sanctions on Iran's energy sector
Russia announced that it will not join any efforts to sanction Iran’s oil and gas sector..
Kyrgyzstan, Russia to discuss hydroelectric power station construction
The Kyrgyz Energy Ministry and Russian energy company Inter RAO UES will discuss the construction of the Kambarata hydroelectric power station-1, Kyrgyz Energy Minister Askarbek Shadiev said at a press conference in Bishkek on Friday, KirTAG reported.
France eager to invest in India
France still considers India as an attractive investment destination despite the Government's flip-flop on FDI in retail.
India, Israel close to finalising free trade pact
With India and Israel being at an advanced stage of finalising a free trade agreement, the bilateral trade is likely to touch $15 billion from around $5 billion now, said Mr Alon Ushpiz, Ambassador of Israel to India.
Russia will continue render assistance to Kyrgyzstan - they will not let them die, but a golden rain is not expected
Russia will continue render assistance to Kyrgyzstan – they will not let them die, but a golden rain is not expected. Andrey Grozin, Russian expert, head of the Central Asia and Kazakhstan Department of the CIS Countries Institute, stated at today’s demonstration lecture.
Australia’s ruling party ends ban on nuclear sales to India
The Australian Uranium Association (AUA) has welcomed the Australian Labor Party’s decision to change its national policy platform to allow for uranium sales to India.
Russians Vote Sunday for New Parliament
Russians vote Sunday for a new parliament that critics call the "Approval Ministry" for rubber-stamping bills advocated by the Kremlin. Voting will take place among growing discontent with Russia’s strongman of the last decade, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
China Export Deal Undercuts Gazprom's Leverage
China is challenging Russia as Turkmenistan’s main buyer of natural gas. Ashgabat’s shift could put the Kremlin in a precarious position.
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