Georgian prison scandal draws pre-election criticism from Russia
Russia criticised Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's government a week before a parliamentary election in the former Soviet state, saying that a prison abuse scandal raised questions about its ability to protect its citizens' rights.
Ukrainian energy minister pledges smooth energy transit to EU
Ukraine will provide reliable energy transit to the European Union, Ukrainian Energy and Coal Industry Ministry quoted Minister Yuriy Boiko. The minister gave the assurances at the Brussels meeting with European Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger on Friday, September 21. Boiko stressed that Ukraine had created every condition for the uninterrupted transit of Russian gas to Europe.
Iran energy ministry needs $10.6 billion to complete projects
Iranian Energy Minister Majid Namjou has said that 130 trillion rials (some $10.6 billion) is needed to complete 270 semi-finished projects in the fields of dam and power plant building, water and wastewater treatment.
Uzbekistan, South Korea Boost Ties
Uzbekistan and South Korea have signed a series of co-operation agreements in the areas of energy and industry.
U.S. Senate reaffirms commitment to stopping Iran developing nuclear arms
The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a resolution that reaffirms U.S. efforts to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, and says containment of a nuclear-capable Iran is not an option.
Azerbaijan to attend investment forum in Kazakhstan
The Azerbaijani businessmen have been invited to participate in the Western Kazakhstan Investment Forum on expanding production and development, in Aktau.
Turkmenistan ready for long term energy cooperation with EU
The European vector of energy policy is important for Turkmenistan. This was highlighted at a recent expanded government meeting in Ashgabat, an official Turkmen source said today.
US Congress will continue considering concerns of Azerbaijani-Americans
Member of the US Congress Dana Rohrabacher recently sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urging the United States to back freedom for Azeris from Iran. How would you comment on that?
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