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TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Oil minister said President Rouhani today will officially propose a new plan for oil and gas cooperation in the Caspian Sea to his Azerbaijani counterpart. In time with today’s visit of Azerbaijani
Fresh oil explorations in Caspian Sea Energy
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – A trilateral agreement has returned exploration teams of the Oil Ministry to Caspian Sea blocks. The first oil field in Caspian Sea deep waters was discovered four years ago;
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‘We are 5,000 signatures away from saving Caspian Seal’ Ecosystem
TEHRAN — “We are 5,000 signatures away from banning hunting Caspian Seal,” said Mohammad Darvish, an official with the Department of Environment. “As specified by the United Nations
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Abstract With the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Caspian Sea and its natural resources became a source of contention for Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan. The underlying issue is paradoxical in light of its misleading simplicity – is the
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The Iskander-M missiles have been launched from Russian Kapustin Yar Range near the city of Astrakhan, according to the Russian Defense Ministry’s Southern Military District’s press service. MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Missile Forces will launch live-fire Iskander-M
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Russian warships have started searching for mines and submarines in the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea in the framework of the Southern Military District combat readiness check drills, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry said in a
Iran prepared for oil swap in Caspian Sea Energy
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – An official of Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) has said operation of new oil storage facilities will improve Iran’s oil swap capacity. Hamid Reza Shahdoust who was talking to reporters on Wednesday
General cargo ship Port Olya 3 grounded in Caspian sea Investment
The general cargo ship Port Olya 3 grounded in Caspian sea on 15 nautical miles South-East off Lagan, Russia. The vessel was proceeding at Volga – Caspian sea Canal, when suffered steering gear failure and ran aground into a sandy/mud
Turkmenistan connects oil output growth with Caspian Sea Energy
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Feb. 19 By Huseyn Hasanov– Trend: Turkmenneft State Concern starts implementation of plans on the development of the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, Turkmen Oil and Gas Ministry said. Turkmenistan’s sea resources are estimated at 12 billion tons of oil
SOCAR commissions gas well in Caspian Sea Energy
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend: SOCAR (State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan) will additionally produce around 32.85 mcm of gas and 5,480 tons of condensate annually by commissioning a well at the Guneshli offshore field after overhaul, the company
Heavy: Caspian Turtles Are Polluted by Toxic Lead, Mercury and Cadmium Ecosystem
Two and a half years ago Iran sent out a pretty serious warning to the people living along the Caspian Sea: don’t swim or bathe in its waters. The sea, officials said, is heavily polluted with crude oil
ExxonMobil Closes Azerbaijan Office Linked To Caspian Sea Project Energy
ExxonMobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) has closed one of its offices in Azerbaijan, the country's tax ministry said on Feb. 17, the result of a delayed oil project. The office was linked to an oil production project on
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Iran container ships set for Europe sailings after 5 years Investment
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – IRISL managing director announced that for the first time in five years an Iranian container ship has left for European ports. Managing Director of Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) Mohammad
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TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gregory Karasin will arrive in Iran on 2 March for a two-day visit for talks on Caspian region and Central-Asian issues, Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Sat. The
Extracting anti-cancer drugs from sea cucumbers Ecosystem
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Head of Aquatics’ Knowledge, Industry and Market Coordination Association said the project of extracting anti liver cancer medicines from sea cucumbers is currently underway at Shahid Beheshti University. Abasali Matlabi maintained that
Call for establishing Caspian energy network Energy
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – An energy analyst has said Iran can establish an energy trade zone in the Caspian Sea region to export electricity to its neighbors instead of natural gas. Mahmoud Khaghani, a member of
Iran, Turkmenistan to boost bilateral trade Political and military events
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy-foreign minister and Turkmen foreign minister have urged extension of bilateral and regional cooperation. Ehrahim Rahimpour, Deputy-FM for Asian-Pacific and special envoy to Caspian Sea affairs met with Raşit Öwezgeldiýewiç Meredow
Iran’s oak, buxus forests face great threats Agriculture
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published its latest version of the Food Chain Crisis Early Warning Bulletin for the period January-March 2016 that indicating that Dieback of
SOCAR AQS drilling new well in Caspian Sea Energy
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend: Azerbaijan’s SOCAR-AQS drilling has started drilling a new well at the Western Absheron field in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, the company told Trend Feb. 15. “The drilling of the horizontal
Turkmenistan to export Caspian shelf’s oil and gas, expert says Energy
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
BP to select areas for drilling in shallow waters of Caspian Sea Energy
BP Azerbaijan, which is the operator of the Shallow Water Absheron Peninsula (SWAP) Contract Area, has published the report on the Environmental and Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the 3D seismic survey within the contract area. The 3D seismic
Turkmenistan's resort city to host regional workshop Environment
The workshop entitled "Caspian Sea - Sustainable Development and Management" will be held in Turkmenistan's resort city Avaza March 7-18, the Turkmen government said Feb. 27. The purpose of the workshop is to further develop the cooperation of the
New oil well commissioned at oldest field in Caspian Sea Energy
By Maksim Tsurkov - Trend: Azerbaijani State Oil Company (SOCAR) will produce nearly 11,000 tons of oil and over 5.8 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas annually by putting into operation a new well on Oil Rocks offshore field,
UK supporting implementation of Southern Gas Corridor Energy
By Rufiz Hafizoglu – Trend: The UK fully supports the implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) project, the country’s ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore said, Turkish TGRT TV channel reported March 1. The diplomat noted that the SGC project will ensure
Details of Caspian region’s transport corridors mulled in Turkmenistan Investment
By Huseyn Hasanov– Trend: A meeting of heads of railway and maritime offices of Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran and Georgia was held in Turkmenistan’s Avaza national tourist zone, a message of the Turkmen government said March 1. The issues on development of
Southern Gas Corridor vital for EU’s energy strategy – Mogherini Energy
By Seba Aghayeva – Trend: The implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) project, envisaging Azerbaijani gas supply to Europe, is vital for EU’s energy strategy, said Federica Mogherini, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy. The SGC ensures
TANAP’s construction – impetus to other energy projects, says Turkish minister Energy
By Azad Hasanli - Trend: The implementation of the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) project gave considerable impetus to the implementation of other energy projects, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Berat Albayrak said. He made the remarks during the second
Heavy metal pollution monitored in Anzali Wetland Environment
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Funded by Iran National Science Foundation (INSF), a group of researchers at Khorramshahr University of Marine Science and Technology, Iran, monitored the heavy metal pollution in Anzali Wetland. The study was
Russia to open ‘green corridors’ for Iranian goods Investment
Moscow wants to ease customs procedures for Iranian agricultural products and speed up their delivery, according to Russian Deputy Agriculture Minister Sergey Levin. During a two-day visit to Iran he said the southern Russian ports of Makhachkala and Astrakhan on the
Iran urges legal regime to regulate Caspian Sea transport networks Legal Issues
Talking to reporters at the end of the Third Meeting of Caspian Seal littoral States Transportation Ministers in Tehran, he said that all five Caspian Sea littoral countries stressed the need for facilitating visa issuance for drivers and visitors. 'We
Swiss firms ready to buy Iran’s petchems: Official Energy
Tehran, Feb 29, IRNA – Director General for Europe, America and Caspian Sea Neighbors in the Ministry of Petroleum Hossein Esmaeili said that Swiss companies are interested in buying petrochemical products from Iran. Following a meeting with a visiting
Book on interpretation of Persian manuscripts presented in Tatarstan History
Moscow, Feb 27, IRNA – The second volume of a book on interpretation of Persian manuscripts was presented to the scientific and religious community during a ceremony held in the Islamic studies center of Institute of International Relations at
24 cargo ships equipped to export products accross Caspian Sea Investment
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
Iran calls for reconsideration of Nabucco gas pipeline Energy
By Farhad Daneshvar – Trend: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has called on to reconsider the eliminated Nabucco West project. “Proposal for the Nabucco gas pipeline was partially eliminated after imposing sanctions against Iran and now with the
Iran to Get Luxury Hotel on Caspian Sea as Tourist Market Thaws Tourism
Iran, where beaches are segregated by gender and alcohol is banned, is getting its first foreign-branded seaside hotel, complete with swimming pools, bars and a spa. Melia Hotels International SA plans to open the five-star property in a 130-meter (427-feet) tower
Dubai’s Topaz lands BP contract for 14 vessels in Caspian Sea Investment
Topaz Energy and Marine has signed a contract with BP to provide 14 offshore support vessels to support projects in Azerbaijan. Dubai-based Topaz, which is a subsidiary of Oman’s Renaissance Services, said that the deal would cover a five-year period, plus
Dubai’s Topaz lands BP contract for 14 vessels in Caspian Sea Investment
Topaz Energy and Marine has signed a contract with BP to provide 14 offshore support vessels to support projects in Azerbaijan. Dubai-based Topaz, which is a subsidiary of Oman’s Renaissance Services, said that the deal would cover a five-year period, plus
Russian Monthly Oil Output Edges Off Record Amid Freeze Talk Energy
Russian crude and condensate output edged lower in February from a record the previous month amid talks with Saudi Arabia and other exporters about a production freeze. Oil production fell 0.2 percent to 10.885 million barrels a day from January, according to
Turkey's State Oil Company Preps for IPO Once Oil Rebounds Energy
Turkey’s state oil company will press ahead with plans for an initial public offering as soon as next year, but only if oil prices return to at least $60 a barrel from near $30 now, Chief Executive Officer Besim Sisman
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Russian plans to build new gas pipelines to Europe are politically motivated with little economic logic, a senior U.S. official said. President Vladimir Putin has proposed new links to Europe via the Baltic and Black Sea that would bypass an existing transit corridor
Washington Times: Obama can assist Yerevan and Baku to find peace Political and military events
The US President Barack Obama has a unique opportunity to assist in establishing peace between Yerevan and Baku which are at loggerheads due to the occupation of Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh region by Armenia, Rob Sobhani, CEO of the US Caspian Group
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By Farhad Daneshvar – Trend: Iran is capable of turning into a regional tourism hub in the near future, a Spanish envoy to Tehran believes. “Iran will turn into a regional tourism and economic destination,” IRNA news agency
European Commission Approves Greece-Trans Adriatic Pipeline Project Deal Energy
The European Commission has approved the agreement between the Greek authorities and the TAP AG company on the construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) gas pipeline bringing Azeri gas to Europe, the commission said in a statement on Thursday. BRUSSELS
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Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Georgia and Turkmenistan agree on direct talks on cargo transit optimization Investment
Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Georgia and Turkmenistan have signed a protocol on cooperation in the sphere of railway and sea transport. Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (Azeri acronym: AXDG) reports that the Protocol was signed during the meeting of heads of
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EU supports SGC as it allows to diversify gas supply, routes Energy
Elena Kosolapova – Trend: The Southern Gas Corridor project, which envisages transportation of the Azerbaijani gas to Europe, has enjoyed strong political support from the EU as it is seen as allowing for diversification of supplies and routes, as it would
Azerbaijan, Iran enjoy potential to be key gas suppliers to Europe, expert says Energy
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German scholar says Iran is rich in archeology History
Tehran, March 6, IRNA – Senior Researcher from German University of Munich, Dr. Christian Konrad Piller, said on Sunday that he had done much archeological work in Iran, notably detecting hints of public social standings in the country in
Khazaria: A Forgotten Empire History
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Russia's plans to introduce a new amphibious assault ship into its Caspian Flotilla has raised questions among just which of its neighbors' shores Russia envisages assaulting. The new ship will join the Caspian Flotilla next year, according to a report by
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Rock Art Reveals Prehistoric ‘Serengeti’ in the Caucasus History
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Azeri SOCAR says construction of TAP to begin in May Energy
Construction works for the Trans-Adriatic pipeline (TAP) are planned to begin in May, SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev told ANS TV on Sunday. The construction work on the TAP had been expected to start in March but the date
UK archaeologist: Iran is influential country with rich heritage Tourism
Speaking to IRNA on the sidelines of the 14th Annual Symposium on the Iranian Archaeology, underway at Iran National Museum in Tehran (March 6-8), Sauer provided a profile of his excavation work in Gorgan, north of Iran, in the
Walking the line Energy
Plans for a new Euro-Caspian pipeline will solidify the west's dependence on fossil fuels and authoritarian regimes. This new documentary shows why we should stop and think. “Of course we need a different energy model,” Alberto Santoro states emphatically. “It is
Once more on the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline Energy
Diplomatic attention has intensified on the project of the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline (TCGP) while both obstacles to and incentives for its realization increase. Turkmenistan's commitment to the project may be inferred from the finally completed construction of its East-West Pipeline
Malaysia's Reach Energy Acquires 60% Stake in Kazakhstan Block for $155M Energy
Malaysia's Reach Energy Berhad entered into a tripartite conditional Sale and Purchase Agreement March 5 with Palaeontol Cooperatief U.A. and MIE Holdings Corp. to acquire a 60 percent stake in Palaeontol B.V., the company announced Monday on local exhange Bursa
SOFAZ announces investment volume for new rig construction Energy
By Maksim Tsurkov - Trend: Some $696.1 million has been allocated since the beginning of construction to finance the construction of a new generation drilling rig in Azerbaijan, the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) told Trend. "Some $287.6 million has been
US company extends loan agreement in Azerbaijan Investment
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend: The US company Greenfields Petroleum for the third time has prolonged the loan agreement on the allocation of funds to develop the Bahar-Gum Deniz block of Azerbaijani oil and gas fields in the Caspian Sea and
Azerbaijan, Georgia agree on cargo transportation single tariff Investment
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend: Azerbaijan intends to set single tariff for cargo transportation with the countries through which the Trans-Caspian transport corridor runs, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Economy Minister Sahil Babayev told reporters March 9. He noted that the country has already reached
USAID to provide expert assistance to Azerbaijan’s Transit Freight Coordinating Council Investment
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend: The US Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide expert assistance to the Coordinating Council on Transit Freight of Azerbaijan in expanding the functionality of the Council’s electronic portal, Azerbaijani deputy minister of economy, Sahil Babayev
Turkmenistan reveals recent developments in East-West, TAPI pipelines Energy
By Aynur Karimova Turkmenistan, which ranks sixth for its natural gas reserves of 265 trillion cubic feet, has started supplying gas to its Ahal province via the recently commissioned East-West gas pipeline. Turkmen Oil and Gas and Natural
Greenfields Petroleum extends loan agreement for Azerbaijani oil project Energy
By Gulgiz Dadashova Greenfields Petroleum Corporation, engaged in development and production of proven oil and gas reserves mainly in Azerbaijan has announced about prolonging the loan agreement stipulating funding of the development of the Bahar-Gum Deniz block of Azerbaijani
FAO acknowledges contract with JAICA to revitalize Lake Orumiyeh Environment
Tehran, March 9, IRNA – FAO Representative to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to the Economic Cooperation Organization Serge Nakouzi on Wednesday acknowledged a contract with Japan International Cooperation Agency to revitalize Lake Orumiyeh. The plan
Azerbaijan’s gas reserves enough to fill Southern Gas Corridor, energy minister says Energy
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend: Azerbaijan’s gas reserves are quite enough to fill Southern Gas Corridor (SGC), Natiq Aliyev, Azerbaijani energy minister, said in an interview with Natural Gas Europe. He said that the project is designed to export Shah Deniz gas
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR reviving Iran deals Energy
Azerbaijan’s state oil firm SOCAR says it is looking to revive trade with Iran as the two neighbors are strengthening relations after the lifting of sanctions on the Islamic Republic. Azeri President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Tehran on Tuesday to
It Works for the Turks: A Colour for Each Direction History
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How Hydrocarbons Are Changing the Caspian Sea Political and military events
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Five littoral states discuss Caspian Sea legal status, still far from solutions Legal Issues
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By Aynur Karimova Azerbaijan and Qatar, the two energy-rich countries located in the South Caucasus and the Middle East regions, respectively, have expressed intention to further develop both political and economic relations. President Ilham Aliyev believes that the two countries should raise
Countries of the Caspian-Black Sea region come to the TOP-10 of Ukrainian groats importers Political and military events
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BP to stop two platforms in Caspian Sea for scheduled maintenance in 2016 Energy
By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend: The BP company, an operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli (ACG) block of oil and gas field development, plans to suspend two platforms for scheduled maintenance work in 2016, Regional President for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey at BP
Southern Gas Corridor to become Europe’s new energy source – Azerbaijani minister Energy
By Elchin Mehdiyev, Maksim Tsurkov - Trend: The Southern Gas Corridor project will become a new energy source for Europe, Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Natig Aliyev said March 11. He made the remarks during the discussion ‘The future of energy, the future of
President Margvelashvili: Georgia-Azerbaijan partnership determining many other countries’ future (interview) Political and military events
By Vagif Sharifov, Anakhanum Khidayatova – Trend: Trend Agency has had an exclusive interview with the President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili, who earlier arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to take part in the Fourth Global Baku Forum. The interview with
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan considering opening new transport route Investment
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
Southern Gas Corridor projected to remain active for 50-60 years Energy
By Maksim Tsurkov - Trend: The revenues of Shah Deniz -2 and Southern Gas Corridor projects will exceed the expenditures by 2028-2030, Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Natig Aliyev said in an interview with Natural Gas Europe. Azerbaijan eyes Shah Deniz, TANAP and TAP
“Azerbaijan making significant contribution to world energy security” Energy
By Elchin Mehdiyev - Trend: Azerbaijan makes significant contribution to ensuring the world’s energy security, Turkey’s former foreign minister Hikmet Cetin told reporters in Baku, March 10. He noted that the energy security is a very important issue. “The Middle East and South
Italy supports TAP project’s quick implementation, says ex-FM Energy
By Anakhanum Hidayatova – Trend: Italy supports the quick implementation of construction project of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), which will connect Azerbaijan through Turkey and Albania with Greece and Italy, Franco Frattini, Italy’s ex-foreign minister, told reporters March 10 in
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Aer Lingus business class wins wine award Aer Lingus has won an award for the red wine served in business class in the prestigious Business Traveller magazine Cellar in the Sky Awards. The wine chosen by food consultant
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Denholm Oilfield Services has secured contracts worth $110 million in the Caspian and Middle East region in the last 12 months. The company, which has held a presence in key locations such as Kazakhstan during the past two decades, is benefiting
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Fishy Business: To Fry or To Steam, That is the Question Tourism
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Azerbaijan expands its fleet in international waters Investment
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Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran to review investments in joint railway construction Investment
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Azerbaijan, Iran to build border railway bridge Investment
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The resurgence of violence between Azerbaijan and Armenians poses little immediate risk to the key pipelines that link European markets to the Caspian Sea, according to analysts from London to Washington. In a region where risk is the norm, “these sorts
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Ukraine formally joins Trans-Caspian Int’l Transport Route Investment
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Russia & Iran negotiate canal from Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf Investment
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Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Investment
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Turkmenistan advancing on South Asian gas market Energy
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SGC to save Turkey from gas dependence on Russia Energy
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Azerbaijan invites U.S. companies to Baku-based FTZ Investment
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Anchor of sunken ships flotilla found in the Caspian Sea Hydrology
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Kazakh government signals ambition to desalinate water from Caspian Sea Hydrology
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Kazakhstan eager to join huge oil transportation systems via Azerbaijan Energy
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Seismic hazard in Baku to be assessed Caspian geography and anthropology
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Russia's Year-Long Campaign Has Freed Large Part of Syria From Terrorists Political and military events
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Azerbaijan State Border Service wraps up tactical exercise in Caspian Sea Political and military events
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Kazakhstan launches oil production at Kashagan Energy
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Russia test-fires 3 intercontinental ballistic missiles Political and military events
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Azerbaijan, BP to continue realizing joint projects Energy
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Russia requests Japan’s cooperation on farm exports and energy Energy
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Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Plan New Pipeline Energy
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China, Korea Partner on Kazakh Oil Fields Energy
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Dagestan’s head suggests Azerbaijan and Russia ‘to rise from Caspian bottom’ and stop talks on basin status Investment
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Vladimir Putin launches operations at Filanovsky oil field Energy
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European Commission watns Caspian gas to be transported to Europe since 2019 Energy
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Putin and Berdimuhamedov meet in Moscow Investment
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Azerbaijan, Russia eye to expand flights network Tourism
Azerbaijan and Russia intend to expand the network of flights, which are currently carried out in six directions between the two countries, Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Federal Agency for Tourism of Russia Valery Korovin
Kazakhstan refuses to limit oil output from Kashagan Energy
Kazakhstan, enjoying 3 percent of the world’s total oil reserves, announced that it will not impose any limits for oil production at the recently-relaunched Kashagan field. Kazakh Energy Minister Kanat Bozumbayev noted that Kazakhstan’s share in the world
Baku hosts Caspian European Club’s business forum attended by Governor of Tyumen Oblast of RF Vladimir Yakushev Energy
IIKSS- Baku has today hosted Caspian European Club’s (Caspian Business Club) business forum held with participation of the governor of the Tyumen Oblast of the Russian Federation Vladimir Yakushev. Prospects of cooperation between the companies of Azerbaijan and
FAO assists Iran to improve aquatic genetic resources IIKSS- FAO Representative to Iran and the Head of Iran Fishery Organization (SHILAT) has signed a project agreement to improve genetic resources o Fishing
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Al Mansoori to expand to CIS countries as oilfield activity picks up Energy
IIKSS- Abu Dhabi-based company to target members of Commonwealth of Independent States such as Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in the coming years Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi based oilfield services company Al Mansoori is planning to expand into CIS (Commonwealth
Azerbaijan, Russia plan to expand interaction in tourism Tourism
IIKSS- Russia and Azerbaijan, the two friends and neighbors, are looking for ways to expand the interaction in the tourism sphere. The countries plan to start with expansion of the direct flights, which today is carried out in
Russia's oil output in Oct hits new post-Soviet era high Energy
IIKSS- Russia's oil output set a new post-Soviet era record high in October, rising 0.1 percent from September to 11.2 million barrels per day (bpd), energy ministry data showed on Wednesday. The rise underscores the difficulty the government
Energy cooperation to be in focus of Azerbaijan-UK talks Energy
IIKSS- Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom will discuss energy cooperation during UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Baroness Nicholson’s visit to Azerbaijan on November 28–December 1. The UK Embassy in Baku told Trend that
Investors interested in strengthening cooperation with Western Kazakhstan Investment
IIKSS- Foreign investors’ interest in Kazakhstan is growing. Atyrau region still remains the most attractive for investors. The oil producing city has been recently visited by Turkish and Azerbajani business delegations. As analysts noted, Kazakhstan’s economic ties with
Russia's Rosneft starts production at east Siberian oilfield Energy
IIKSS- Russia’s largest oil producer Rosneft said on Friday it was gradually starting production at the Yurubcheno-Tokhomskoye oilfield in eastern Siberia and had began shipments to a pipeline. The move comes as oil producers globally struggle to reach
Caspian oil platform workers evacuated after quake Environment
IIKSS- SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan) has evacuated a number of workers from the offshore platform #10 at the Gunashli field due to the earthquake in the Caspian Sea, SOCAR said in a message. “Yesterday, aftershocks were
An inside look at the new crossroads of Eurasia: Azerbaijan's New Port of Baku Investment
IIKSS- The place was literally and figuratively a crossroads. It wasn’t just the point where north-south highways and rail lines met their east-west compliments but the turning point of an entire nation going in a new direction. Extending
Aktau and Kuryk Seaports Should Be Provided with Own Vessels Investment
IIKSS- The Aktau seaport and the new Kuryk ferry port must concentrate 35 percent of all traffic on the Caspian Sea, Minister for Investment and Development Zhenis Kassymbek said during a Nov. 1 government meeting on developing the
Dagestan Invites Iranian Investors Investment
IIKSS- Head of the Republic of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov highlighted the ample opportunities for investment available in the North Caucasus region, calling on Iranian businesses to participate in projects in the Caspian region. In a meeting with
Chabahar: Gateway to North- South Corridor Investment
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
Ashgabat, Kuala Lumpur to expand business ties Investment
IIKSS- Turkmenistan and Malaysia aim at enhancing of the mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, energy sector, as well as petrochemical, gas chemical, textile, food sectors, the Turkmen state news agency (TDH) reported. Meanwhile, the Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
Discover the rich history of Russia's Volga River History
IIKSS- Together with centuries of European music and literary works, the legendary Volga is celebrated in the song of the Volga boatmen. Europe's longest river, the Volga remains a big influence in Russian history. It is a region
TRACECA projects receive over €187 milion from Europe Investment
IIKSS - The European Commission has so far allocated more than €187 million for the implementation of different projects within the TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia) project, which is aimed at strengthening of economic relations, trade and transport links
BP and its partners decreased Azeri oil daily production Energy
IIKSS - The Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC), which develops oilfield block Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea, lowered the oil production for the 3rd quarter of 2016. BP Azerbaijan (project operator) informs that by
Azerbaijan gets an opportunity of direct tanker export of its oil from Caspian Sea Energy
IIKSS - Azerbaijan has got an opportunity of direct tanker export of its oil from the Caspian Sea water area, known as a closed basin. Rauf Veliyev, chairman of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (AXDG/ACSC), has stated that tanker
Turkmenistan strategy is to develop constructive partnership in the Caspian Sea Investment
IIKSS - During the session of the cabinet of Ministers on November 18, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that development of mutually beneficial partnership with neighbouring countries including with Caspian states is one of the priority directions of foreign
Turkmenistan leader's son becomes parliamentary deputy Political and military events
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.
Turkmenistan artificially farms sturgeons Fishing
IIKSS - Turkmenistan artificially farms sturgeon which will contribute to the conservation of the unique biodiversity of the Caspian Sea, the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan” reported. An important role in this will play a fish-breeding complex, built in the
UAE focuses on intensifying co-op with Turkmenistan Investment
IIKSS - The UAE’s new strategy opens up the opportunities for the intensification of cooperation with Turkmenistan, UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan Hassan Abdullah Al Adhab said in an interview with Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper. He added that great success,
Turkmenistan, Iran to use potential deeper interaction Investment
IIKSS - Iran and Turkmenistan intend to boost their ties and level of cooperation in various fields of economy, including energy, transport, and trade. Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Ebrahim
Turkmenistan to host int’l oil and gas conference Energy
IIKSS - The 21st International Exhibition and Conference "Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2016" will be held in Ashgabat on December 7-9, the Turkmen government said in a message. According to the message, the specialists from 40 countries
Azerbaijan - Spain cooperation to develop Political and military events
IIKSS - Creation of a new government in Spain will give an impetus for bilateral cooperation with Azerbaijan, Jose Luis Diez Juarez, Charge d'Affaires of Spain to Azerbaijan believes. "We had an acting government for a year. Our
Turkmenistan builds artificial island in Caspian Sea Tourism
IIKSS - A group of specialists have conducted an environmental monitoring on the underlying platform, built for an artificial island southeast of the Caspian Sea, the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper reported. "The island is rapidly overgrown with saline grasses,
till no deal between Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan on Kapaz field Energy
IIKSS - Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have not yet reached a full understanding on the Kapaz field, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov told reporters in Baku Dec. 12. Bilateral talks and consultations on this issue are being held
Another evidence of importance of Azerbaijani gas project Energy
IIKSS - The importance of Southern Gas Corridor project, initiated by Azerbaijan and initially envisaging the Caspian gas supplies to Europe today is not realized only by people who are not well-informed and have no interest in the
Russian Duma OKs bill on emergency situation in Caspian Sea Environment
IIKSS - The Russian State Duma approved on December 21 a bill "On ratification of the Agreement on cooperation in the field of emergency prevention in the Caspian Sea". The deal was inked in September 2014 in the
Turkmenistan keen to bring investment in energy industry Energy
IIKSS - In Turkmenistan’s energy industry, main attention should be paid to the attraction of foreign investment in large infrastructure projects, including the projects on the development of oil and gas reserves of the Caspian Sea, diversification of
Kyrgyzstan interested in transportation co-op with Azerbaijan Investment
IIKSS - The Azerbaijan-Kyrgyzstan cooperation in transit transportation has good prospects and it can be beneficial to both sides, Isimbek Abdiyev, research officer at the National Institute for Strategic Studies of Kyrgyzstan, candidate of economic sciences, came to
Baku, Astana mull legal status of Caspian Sea Legal Issues
IIKSS - Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have held consultations on the legal status of the Caspian Sea in Baku. Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov represented Azerbaijan, while ambassador-at-large at the Foreign Ministry Zulfiya Amanzholova attended the consultations on behalf
Putin congratulates leaders of post-Soviet countries on occasion of New Year Political and military events
IIKSS - Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent congratulations to leaders of a number of post-Soviet countries on the occasion of the New Year and the forthcoming Eastern Orthodox Christmas, which is observed on January 7. The Kremlin
Azerbaijan may increase private sector's share in logistics Investment
IIKSS - Azerbaijani government intends to increase the share of the private sector in the sphere of logistics in 2017-2020, according to the country’s “Strategic road map on development of logistics and trade”. The government will prepare a
Kazakhstan could be the diplomatic key for boosting stability Join our daily free Newsletter Political and military events
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,
Current issues of the state life are reviewed during the session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Political and military events
IIKSS - President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov hold first in 2007 session of the Government where the vice-premiers gave report on their activities and drafts of certain documents were reviewed. First, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Hojamammedov
Turkmenistan to develop new oil field in Caspian Sea Energy
IIKSS - The Turkmen Oil State Concern held research at the Demirgazyk Goturdepe field located on the Turkmen shelf of the Caspian Sea, the Turkmen government said in a message. The research showed the presence of the rich
Iran still negotiating oil swap with Kazakhstan, Russia Energy
IIKSS - Iran is negotiating with Russia and Kazakhstan to resume crude oil swap, Gholamreza Manouchehri, deputy director for development and engineering affairs at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), said. Talks are underway with Kazakh firms and
New chairman appointed in Turkmengas Energy
IIKSS - President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has decreed to appoint Maksat Babayev as the chairman of the Turkmengas State Concern. Babayev previously served as the deputy chairman in Turkmengas. Turkmenistan is currently eyeing to construct a pipeline
Iran-Azerbaijan Rail Linkup in a Month Investment
IIKSS - The railroads of Iran and Azerbaijan will be connected in a month, according to Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mahmoud Vaezi. The two country’s rail networks will be linked via a 10-km route connecting the
Dubai’s DP World signs logistics agreement with Kazakhstan Investment
IIKSS - Dubai’s DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan to develop a special economic zone in the Caspian Sea city of Aktau, the company said on Monday. DP World
Turkmenistan actively developing oil resources in shallow waters of Caspian Energy
IIKSS - Turkmenistan’s state concern Turkmenneft is actively engaged in developing the North Goturdepe field located in the shallow waters of the Caspian Sea. Currently, Turkmenneft by using powerful drilling rigs, purchased in China, seeks to increase
Focus on Central Asia: How US Will Pursue Its Foreign Policy Under Tillerson Political and military events
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,
Kazakhstan and Iran set up joint logistics business Investment
IIKSS - During the visit of the head of JSC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Kanat Alpysbayev to Iran the documentation on creation of a joint enterprise between KTZ Express (branch of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy) and Islamic Republic of Iran
Russian and Iranian presidents to discuss Karabakh conflict in Moscow Political and military events
IIKSS - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will discuss Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow. Report informs citing the Armenian media that the due statement came from Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Jhagaryan.
Russian Railways to finance North-South transport corridor Investment
IIKSS- RUSSIAN Railways (RZD) announced on February 8 that it will allocate Roubles 1.9bn ($US 32.1m) towards an ongoing project to reconstruct the Trubnaya - Verkhniy Baskunchak - Aksaraiskaya line in southern Russia. RZD says it is plans
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan agree on tariff discounts for railway export transit Investment
IIKSS- On February 22 in Tashkent, in the framework of the upcoming 16th session of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on cooperation between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the President of Kazakhstan’s national railways company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) Kanat Alpysbayev
Turkmenistan to continue active co-op on Caspian Sea Political and military events
IIKSS- Turkmenistan will continue the active cooperation on the Caspian Sea issues on a five-party basis, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. The Caspian Sea is surrounded by Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan
Iran means business Investment
IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and
Iran means business Investment
IIKSS- A team at International Research Networks (IRN) organised an excellent Iran Business Symposium on Feb. 21+23, 2017, at the Renaissance Hotel in Amsterdam. It was attended by Switzerland, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and many other EU countries and
Most components of Caspian Sea Convention agreed upon — Lavrov Legal Issues
IIKSS- Most components of the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea have been agreed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mamedyarov on Monday. "We have discussed this situation
Uzbekistan to get access to Caspian and Black Seas via Turkmenistan Investment
IIKSS- Creation of the international transport corridor was named one of the priorities of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, reports the news agency “Turkmenistan Today”. Speaking to the reporters following the high-level talks in Ashgabat on March 6,
Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment
IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March
Baku, Tehran strengthen legal basis for fruitful cooperation Investment
IIKSS- The recent visit of Azerbaijani president to Tehran as well as signing of several important documents showed an eternal friendship between the two neighboring countries. President Ilham Aliyev paid a one-day official visit to Iran on March
Turkmenistan hosting seminar on Caspian Sea issues Investment
IIKSS-The International Ocean Institute (IOI) with the support of Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry and the State Enterprise on Caspian Sea Issues under the President of Turkmenistan is holding a seminar in Avaza, titled “Caspian Sea – sustainable development and
Priorities of Azerbaijan's foreign policy Political and military events
IIKSS- While on an official visit to Russia, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, deputy chairman of the Federation Council Ilyas Umakhanov, Deputy Prime Minister, co-chairman of the Russia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission Dmitry
Italian Snam to invest 270m euros in TAP Energy
IIKSS- Italian natural gas firm Snam has revealed plans to invest 270 million euros in the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project. Snam`s 2017-2021 Plan says that company will invest 5 billion euros to further develop the Italian gas
Iran flotilla sets sail for Russia's Dagestan Political and military events
IIKSS- A flotilla of Iranian warships has left the country's northern territorial waters for Russia in a bid to convey the Islamic Republic's message of peace and friendship. The naval fleet, comprised of the domestically-manufactured Damavand destroyer and
LOOK: NASA Spots Giant Ice Diamond in the Caspian Sea Hydrology
IIKSS- Researchers at NASA have discovered a rare find in the Caspian Sea -- an ice island that looks like a gigantic floating diamond. The giant ice diamond was spotted by the Landsat 8 satellite on Feb. 4
Within a year Iran to open Caspian Sea’s largest port - a direct competitor for Baku trade port Investment
IIKSS- Iran is to open the largest port in the Caspian Sea within a year, and the future port is going to be a direct competitor of the Baku International Sea Trade Port. Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company reports
Rosneft Boosts Ties With Ex Juice King To Lift Trade In Europe Energy
IIKSS- In a bid to boost its oil products trade in southern Europe and Turkey, Russia’s oil giant Rosneft is expanding its business ties with oil products trading and logistics firm Petrocas, which has crude storage terminals in
Iran’s Navy peace flotilla docks at Russia’s Makhachkala port Political and military events
IIKSS- ‘Peace and Friendship’ flotilla of Iranian Navy who had left Iranian waters for Russia two days ago, berthed at the port in the Russian city of Makhachkala late on Thursday. A flotilla of Iranian Navy vessels, including
Iran: Rohani Highlights Relations And Projects With Azerbaijan Political and military events
IIKSS- Iran’s President Rouhani described relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan friendly and strategic. “Relations between the two countries has been developing since three years ago with regard to political ties and
Russian Rosneft agrees to double oil products supply to Turkey over 2018-20 Energy
IIKSS- Russia's Rosneft agreed with Turkey's Demiroren Group to extend its oil products supply to the Turkish company to 2018-2020, when it plans to double annual delivery from this year's level, Rosneft said in a statement late Friday.
Russia Is In A Unique Position To Either Make Or Break The New Silk Road Investment
IIKSS- Russia is a natural land bridge. The country stretches from the farthest fringes of the east to the brink of the west; it spans across nearly the entirety of the Eurasian landmass, from the Bering Sea to
Tehran, Moscow discuss naval co-op Political and military events
IIKSS- Iranian and Russian navy officials in a meeting in Makhachkala, the capital city of the Republic of Dagestan, discussed ways to improve bilateral naval cooperation. During the meeting, commander of the Iranian naval fleet, Captain Mohsen Sheidayee
Miankaleh: A Heavenly Sanctuary in Iran Environment
IIKSS- Miankaleh peninsula is a narrow but long peninsula (48km long and between 1300-3200 meters wide), in Mazandaran Province, north of Iran, situated in the extreme southeastern part of the Caspian Sea. It is spread over 68,800 hectares.
Turkmenistan invites investors from Qatar Political and military events
IIKSS- During his visit to the State of Qatar on March 15, Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov spoke for increasing bilateral trade and services between the two countries, official Turkmen media reported. Turkmenistan and Qatar signed several agreements following
Baku 2017 announces ‘Journey from the Caspian’ cultural
IIKSS- Baku 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games has announced the route of the Journey from the Caspian, which will start with a ceremony at the Stone Chronical Museum in Baku on April 5, before visiting 15 locations across Azerbaijan
Delegation of Russian Navy arrives to Azerbaijan cultural
IIKSS- A delegation of the General Command of the Russian Navy has arrived in Azerbaijan, where together with colleagues will discuss preparations for the organization and conduct of the "Sea Cup-2017" contests, RIA Novosti reported citing the Russian
Transcasipan cargo logistics Investment
IIKSS- Over the recent years, the Caspian Sea Basin of Russia has been showing a downward cargo transshipment trend while the throughput of other basins is permanently growing. The weakness of transcaspian logistics is in its customs administration,
EU and Germany in talks on future of Russian pipeline Energy
IIKSS- The European Commission has said that energy laws should apply to offshore as well as onshore parts of Russia's new gas pipeline, Nord Stream 2 . Maros Sefcovic, the EU energy commissioner, told a group of reporters
Is China prepared for a new mantle in Central Asia amid the roll-out of its belt and road? Investment
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
Caspian Sea littoral countries consider sustainable use of region’s resources Ecosystem
IIKSS- Avaza National Tourist Zone hosted international training seminar Caspian Sea – sustainable development and management co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Enterprise on the Caspian Sea Issues, and the International Ocean Institute (IOI). As
Margvelashvili: Azerbaijan-Georgia relations are perfect Investment
IIKSS- Relations between Azerbaijan and Georgia are perfect, said Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili, who is on a visit in Azerbaijan, in his interview with Trend. “We have total understanding and respect of each other. At the same time,
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan long-term partners: ambassador Investment
IIKSS- Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are partners and the two countries’ economic systems complement each other, Rashad Mammadov, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, said in an interview with Trend. "Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan didn’t become rivals despite
4th meeting of Caspian Expert Club held in Astrakhan Political and military events
IIKSS- The fourth meeting of the Caspian Expert Club, timed to the 300th anniversary of the Astrakhan province, was held in Astrakhan yesterday. The experts met to discuss historical research and media projects within the framework of the
How Russia hopes an Iranian port will circumvent One Belt, One Road Investment
IIKSS- China’s connectivity goals are threatened by regional politics. China’s announced US$57 billion investment in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an essential part of China’s goal to connect the Indian Ocean to Central Asia, but as Nicholas
Doc on Caspian tiger warns of breaching nature’s rules Ecosystem
IIKSS- A new documentary directed by Iranian filmmaker Jamshid Mojaddadi about the Caspian tiger has warned about breaching the rules of nature. He has recently completed shooting the documentary “Scarlet Lion” (“Qezel Shir”) in northern Iran where the
Boris Tadić: Azerbaijan is very tolerant country with regard to facilitating process of understanding among different religions Political and military events
IIKSS- “Azerbaijan has a key role in the Southern Caucasus region and in the Caspian Sea. The role of the country in facilitating the process of understanding among the different religions is important. Azerbaijan in that respect is
Tehran, Astana mull over expanding ties Political and military events
IIKSS- Iranian and Kazakh deputy FMs, at a meeting in Astana, investigated venues for bolstering bilateral relations and exchanged views over regional and international issues. During the joint session, which was attended by Iranian Deputy FM for Asia
US Cries Foul As Russia Tests 9M729 Cruise Missile, But Who Was the First to Violate the INF Treaty? Political and military events
IIKSS- One of a multitude of stories in the usual barrage of anti-Russia war hysteria, concerns the reported deployment of a brand-new weapon system whose existence, if confirmed, would represent a transgression against the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF)
Fitch: Azerbaijan's energy company facing mixed pressures Energy
IIKSS- Fitch Ratings gives speculative-grade rating to the state energy company in Azerbaijan, where oil production is on the decline. March 17 (UPI) -- The state energy company of Azerbaijan, a party to OPEC-led balance efforts, beat its
The future of a Caspian gas rig swings between the EU and Russia Energy
IIKSS- Azerbaijan’s ambitious Southern Gas Corridor project has the potential to further estrange EU-Moscow ties and trigger energy price wars. A white metal building protruded upwards in a large empty field along the coast of the Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan receives first cargo from Kazakhstan’s Kuryk port Investment
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