Caspian Sea Region: Legal Issues Legal Issues
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CASPIAN SEA ISSUES Questions surrounding the legal status of the Caspian Sea have hindered--but not stopped--further development of the Sea's mineral resources. Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to the independence of three new countries
Is the Caspian Sea a sea; and why does it matter? Legal Issues
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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
Turkmenistan discussing TAPI pipeline construction pace Energy
- 2016-02-29 23:09:56
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By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend: A report on the construction pace of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline was delivered at a meeting of the Turkmen Cabinet of Ministers, the Turkmen government said Feb. 27. It is reported that the work is carried
Five littoral states discuss Caspian Sea legal status, still far from solutions Legal Issues
- 2016-03-10 15:17:28
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Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran, which are the five Caspian littoral states, have convened in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan from January 27-29 to talk about the legal status of the sea. The Caspian Sea has been a cause
4th Global Forum in Baku opens Political and military events
- 2016-03-10 15:31:17
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The 4th Global Baku Forum titled 'Towards a Multipolar World' has started in Baku today. Its opening is attended by the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and the vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation,
THE LEGAL REGIME OF THE CASPIAN SEA: VIEWS OF THE LITTORAL STATES Legal Issues
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by Farid Rauf oglu Shafiyev The Caspian Sea is the largest closed water body in the world and is surrounded by five states--Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan. It has an area of 440,000 square kilometers with an ultra-depth of 1,025
Russian interest in East Med and Cyprus gas Energy
- 2016-03-20 22:41:20
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In a week that saw Russia pulling some of its armed forces out of Syria and signs of increasing cooperation between Russia and the US in the region, it is important to examine Russian interest in energy, and particularly gas,
A Secure and Stable Caspian Sea Is in America’s Interest Political and military events
- 2016-03-28 01:50:19
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The Caspian Sea is an important, if often overlooked, region in regard to many of the challenges the U.S. faces around the world, such as a resurgent Russia, an emboldened Iran, wavering allies, growing China, and the rise of Islamic
Kashagan to expand and extend first production stage Investment
- 2016-03-30 01:50:15
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ASTANA – The Kashagan development project operator – North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) – is planning to substantially expand and extend the first production stage – the Experimental Programme (EP). The operator company has developed an AEP project – Additional
Baku to host Int'l Food Industry Expo Investment
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WorldFood Azerbaijan 2016, one of the most important and significant events in the region’s food industry, will take place from May 19-21 at Baku Expo Center. Over the years, the exhibition has established itself as a leading event in
SOCAR expects to resolve DESFA issue by late 2016 Energy
- 2016-04-01 00:31:41
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Trend: The acquisition issue of 66 percent stake of Greece gas distribution network operator - DESFA by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and sale of 17 percent share to European companies can be solved by late 2016, the
President Aliyev: US-Azerbaijan relations of strategic importance now Political and military events
- 2016-04-01 00:35:43
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Trend: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has met with the United States Secretary of State John Kerry. Prior to the meeting they made remarks for the press. Welcoming the attendees, John Kerry said he
Russia, US working jointly to settle Karabakh conflict Political and military events
- 2016-04-01 00:40:45
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Trend: Russia and the US are working together within joint international mechanisms to resolve the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, says Mariya Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson. Approaches of Moscow and Washington cannot be said to be identical or to coincide on all the
Nagorno-Karabakh’s Cocktail of Conflict Explodes Again Political and military events
- 2016-04-04 23:25:00
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Now Armenians, Azerbaijanis and the wider world have been reminded that this conflict is a tinderbox that can still ignite to disastrous effect. The 1994 ceasefire has been shattered. The main victims amongst several dozen dead are the young conscripts
“Convention on Caspian Sea status to serve for co-op of littoral states” Legal Issues
- 2016-04-05 16:38:00
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Speedy signing of the convention on the status of the Caspian Sea will contribute to cooperation of the littoral states, Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov said Apr.5. He made the remarks during the meeting of the special working group for
Legal status of Caspian Sea back on agenda Legal Issues
- 2016-04-06 23:33:02
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Baku hosted the next meeting of the special working group created at the level of deputy ministers to develop a convention on a legal status of the Caspian Sea. Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov, addressing the session on April
Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Investment
- 2016-04-09 23:16:34
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Iran's $10Bln Mega Canal Could be Game Changer in Global Trade Routes Russian experts comment on the prospects for the realization of Iran's ambitious 'trans-Iranian' canal, which would run from the Caspian Sea to the Persian
Solve the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Before It Explodes Political and military events
- 2016-04-09 23:35:43
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Solve the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Before It Explodes For almost three decades, the most dangerous unresolved conflict in wider Europe has lain in the mountains of the South Caucasus, in a small territory known as Nagorno-Karabakh. In the
Russia styles itself lead mediator in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Political and military events
- 2016-04-10 22:58:10
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Russia styles itself lead mediator in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Russian PM and foreign minister fly into region * Russia has special interest in peace deal: minister * Moscow and Washington competing for influence * Ceasefire broadly holds, despite violations
Bryza: Putin controls the situation in Karabakh Political and military events
- 2016-04-12 23:44:32
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Bryza: Putin controls the situation in Karabakh Former US ambassador in Baku wrote an article about the conflict. Moscow independently acts to resolve the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, while Washington does not take part in what's happening between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Russian authorities
ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas Energy
- 2016-04-17 23:06:30
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ECO-Caspian energy transition through gas The oil price slide since mid-2014 has severely constrained economic growth and investment in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) & Caspian region. Despite this, regional governments nevertheless expect an improved market climate &
Larijani: Iran welcomes conference of Eurasian parliament speakers Political and military events
- 2016-04-18 23:01:12
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Larijani: Iran welcomes conference of Eurasian parliament speakers Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that South Korea proposed Russia to hold Conference of Eurasian Speakers of Parliament and Iran welcomed the proposal. He made the remarks at
Maria Zakharova on Karabakh: the work is in progress Political and military events
- 2016-04-20 08:09:21
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Maria Zakharova on Karabakh: the work is in progress Russia continues its efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said today, answering the question of ‘Vestnik
Larijani in Moscow urges expansion of trade ties with Asia Investment
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Larijani in Moscow urges expansion of trade ties with Asia Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani who was in Moscow to attend a summit of Eurasian parliament members held talks with counterparts of other Asian countries on ways to
Karabakh conflict discussed in Tokyo Political and military events
- 2016-04-21 19:20:31
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Karabakh conflict discussed in Tokyo The Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as further developments of cooperation between Azerbaijan and Japan was high on the agenda of the annual meeting of the Inter-parliamentary Friendship League. Addressing the event, Gursel Ismayilzade, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador
Building wind farm in Caspian Sea becomes cheaper Energy
- 2016-04-25 19:04:04
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Building wind farm in Caspian Sea becomes cheaper The issue about financing the project on the construction of a wind power station on the islands on Pirallahi and Chilov in the Caspian Sea can be resolved in the next month,
Azerbaijan FM: "Unresolved conflicts provide fertile ground for violent extremism" Political and military events
- 2016-04-26 19:46:25
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Azerbaijan FM: "Unresolved conflicts provide fertile ground for violent extremism" Prolonged and unresolved conflicts tend to provide fertile ground for violent extremism, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov said. Some international actors definitely had noble goals but wrong strategies, while others surely
Russia’s Humanitarian Response to the Armenian Genocide Political and military events
- 2016-05-21 13:44:07
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Russia’s Humanitarian Response to the Armenian Genocide Humanitarianism and the Refugee Crisis on the Caucasus Battlefront During World War I By Asya Darbinyan Introduction The front page of the June 30, 1916 issue of the Parisian newspaper “Excelsior” carried an illustration of
Ambassador: Iran, Russian presidents support enhanced relations Political and military events
- 2016-05-24 22:41:31
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Ambassador: Iran, Russian presidents support enhanced relations Iran's Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei said on Tuesday that presidents of Iran and Russia are determined to broaden all-out relations and cooperation between the two countries. He made the remarks
Russia and NATO: The return of the Cold War model of confrontation Political and military events
- 2016-05-27 14:43:25
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Russia and NATO: The return of the Cold War model of confrontation RD Interview: Russia’s Ambassador to NATO, Alexander Grushko, explains why we should expect a worsening trend in Russia-NATO relations as long as European security is viewed in Cold
President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition 2016 Energy
- 2016-06-04 14:09:43
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President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition 2016 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the opening of the 23rd International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference and the 6th
Iran, Russia, Syria to activate political capacity for ending bloodshed Political and military events
- 2016-06-11 01:35:38
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Iran, Russia, Syria to activate political capacity for ending bloodshed Iran’s SNSC Secretary said with further military cooperation between Iran, Russia and Syria against terrorism, the three countries can also activate their political capacities to achieve a comprehensive
Iran Signs Protocol to Import Russian Beef: Rosselkhoznadzor Investment
- 2016-06-22 14:10:18
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Iran Signs Protocol to Import Russian Beef: Rosselkhoznadzor Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said Tehran and Moscow have signed a protocol whereby Iran allows import of frozen Russian beef to the Islamic Republic. In a statement on Tuesday, Rosselkhoznadzor
Iran's top security official in Russia for talks on Syria Political and military events
- 2016-06-28 17:59:39
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Iran's top security official in Russia for talks on Syria Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has arrived in Moscow to hold talks with senior Russian officials on major regional developments. The SNSC secretary plans to
Iran, Russia security officials discuss Syria, bilateral ties Political and military events
- 2016-06-28 18:02:53
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Iran, Russia security officials discuss Syria, bilateral ties A senior Iranian security official has met with high-ranking Russian authorities in Moscow, discussing developments in Syria and the Middle East as well as bilateral cooperation. Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme
Iran Sends Commercial Attaché to Russia to Promote Bilateral Trade Investment
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Iran Sends Commercial Attaché to Russia to Promote Bilateral Trade Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) Valiollah Afkhami Rad said the country’s commercial attaché has been stationed in the Russian capital to help boost economic relations
Time for Turkey to diversify gas import sources, experts says Energy
- 2016-06-30 07:12:33
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By Fatma Babayeva As Turkey’s relations with its biggest gas supplier – Russia worsened, many thought that the country needs to reduce dependence on Russia and diversify away from Russian gas. “It is the right time for Turkey to diversify gas import
Russia is in Charge in Syria: How Moscow Took Control of the Battlefield and Negotiating Table Political and military events
- 2016-06-30 07:13:25
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The Kremlin has successfully made itself the most powerful party to this war. The best the White House can do now is to make them own it. Earlier this month, 51 mid-level officers at the U.S. State Department wrote a
Iran Eyes Establishing Direct Banking Ties with Turkmenistan: Envoy Investment
- 2016-07-05 07:42:14
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Establishing direct banking relations between Tehran and Ashgabat is a priority for Iran in line with efforts to boost trade ties between the two countries, the Iranian commercial attaché to Turkmenistan said. Ramatollah Khormali said launching
Iran serious in developing Chabahar trilateral agreement Political and military events
- 2016-07-08 18:07:59
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Iran's Hassan Rouhani has told India's Narendra Modi his country will remain committed to trilateral agreement on Chabahar, to which India is a party. "The Islamic Republic of Iran is prepared to promote its ties with India to a strategic level,"
A lot being done for resolution of Karabakh conflict Political and military events
- 2016-07-08 18:07:36
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A spokeswoman for Russian foreign ministry Maria Zakharova said that a lot is being done for the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Her remarks came in comments on LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s words that the rapprochement between Russia and Turkey
NATO aware of need to expand ties with Azerbaijan Political and military events
- 2016-07-10 16:15:39
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Ziba Norman: “Perhaps in the coming months we will see even deeper ties emerging between NATO and Azerbaijan." NATO is aware of the need to secure the eastern periphery of Europe, to expand and deepen ties with countries that are not
FMs of Caspian Sea Littoral States Hold Unofficial Meeting Legal Issues
- 2016-07-12 23:49:16
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FMs of Caspian Sea Littoral States Hold Unofficial Meeting Foreign minister of the Caspian Sea littoral states held an unofficial meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday. The meeting was held at the Central Asia country’s foreign ministry with Iranian
Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" Political and military events
- 2016-07-16 10:53:24
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Elena Dunayeva: "Azerbaijan is a link between Russia and Iran" The meeting of presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran will be held in the first decade of August. A senior fellow at the Center for the Study of the Middle
After Warsaw: NATO, Russia and the Future of Security in Europe Political and military events
- 2016-07-18 12:14:59
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After Warsaw: NATO, Russia and the Future of Security in Europe There was a time when it was legitimate to wonder what NATO’s future role would be. Not anymore. If anything, the Atlantic Alliance is facing too many missions. Russia
The beginning of a Russian-Iranian alliance Political and military events
- 2016-07-20 13:05:38
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The beginning of a Russian-Iranian alliance There are a number of economic and geopolitical reasons why Russia could be looking for a broader alliance with Iran, the most important of which is the desire to check U.S. influence in the
Is the Caspian Sea Dispute Finally About to be Resolved? Legal Issues
- 2016-07-21 23:03:24
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Is the Caspian Sea Dispute Finally About to be Resolved? Are the five states around the Caspian Sea finally going to resolve their dispute about how to divide the body of water between themselves? A number of unusually positive statements
What to Make of Erdogan's Proposal for a 'Turkish-Iranian-Russian Alliance' Political and military events
- 2016-07-21 23:25:06
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What to Make of Erdogan's Proposal for a 'Turkish-Iranian-Russian Alliance' In a telephone conversation with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his willingness to cooperate closely with Iran and Russia
Iran fairly criticizing US, EU on nuclear deal: Russian diplomat Political and military events
- 2016-07-24 00:47:31
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Iran fairly criticizing US, EU on nuclear deal: Russian diplomat A senior Russian diplomat says it is “fair” for Iran to reproach the West for dragging its feet in fulfilling its part of last year’s nuclear deal amid Tehran’s
Yelena Dunayev: "Iran was closed, inaccessible and strange country for Russia" Political and military events
- 2016-07-25 00:39:14
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Yelena Dunayev: "Iran was closed, inaccessible and strange country for Russia" Russia plans to complete the delivery of S-300 to Iran until the end of the year, the work under contract goes according to plan, the head of
Chabahar: In the Grand Chessboard of India’s Geo-Strategic Calculus Political and military events
- 2016-07-28 22:58:05
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Chabahar: In the Grand Chessboard of India’s Geo-Strategic Calculus by Jajati K. Pattnaik and R. P. Pradhan Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Tehran marks a new geopolitical beginning in the Persian Gulf region putting Chabahar in the
Iran, Russia resolved to up ties in post-JCPOA era: Minister Political and military events
- 2016-07-31 01:07:03
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Iran, Russia resolved to up ties in post-JCPOA era: Minister Iran and Russia are resolute in improving bilateral relations following the implementation of last July’s nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries, Iranian Minister of Communications and
Envoy Highlights Iran-Azerbaijan’s Growing Cooperation in Road, Rail Transport Investment
- 2016-07-31 01:14:24
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Envoy Highlights Iran-Azerbaijan’s Growing Cooperation in Road, Rail Transport Iran’s ambassador to Azerbaijan hailed the two countries’ close cooperation in the area of road and rail transport, saying that the Azeri government plans to exempt Iranian trucks from paying
Cooperation of Russia, Turkey and Iran 'Would Help to Resolve Syrian Crisis' Political and military events
- 2016-08-09 01:24:39
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Cooperation of Russia, Turkey and Iran 'Would Help to Resolve Syrian Crisis' At the meeting on August 9 in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will discuss ways to resolve the ongoing
Baku Summit to Enrich Persian Gulf With Caspian Sea Resources Energy
- 2016-08-10 09:51:42
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Baku Summit to Enrich Persian Gulf With Caspian Sea Resources Leaders of Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan met in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to intensify their cooperation in the energy field. Political expert Sajjad Tayeri said
Iran becoming Turkmenistan’s rival in natural gas export Energy
- 2016-08-10 16:07:08
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Iran becoming Turkmenistan’s rival in natural gas export Iran’s growing natural gas exports and plans to supply the fuel to China, India and Europe make the Islamic Republic a direct competitor of gas-rich Turkmenistan in this sphere, the Chronicles of
Kazakhstan seeks International Arbitration ruling over investment in Romania Investment
- 2016-08-13 15:01:30
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<header class="article-header entry-header"> Kazakhstan seeks International Arbitration ruling over investment in Romania </header> KMGI Deputy Director General Azamat Zhangulov talks to New Europe in an interview about his company’s investment in the Balkans region Nine years ago, in the Balkans,
August 12 marks Day of Caspian Sea cultural
- 2016-08-13 15:17:48
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August 12 marks Day of Caspian Sea August 12 marks the Day of the Caspian Sea, the largest land-locked body of water on earth. The Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, also known as
Mastercards now available in Iran Investment
- 2016-08-15 15:49:01
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Mastercards now available in Iran Iran’s ICT Minister Mahmoud Vaezi has announced that MasterCard’s international credit cards are now available inside the country. Speaking during a ceremony to inaugurate infrastructure projects of Iran Post, Iranian Minister of
Russian deputy FM: Russia, Iran, Turkey key to Syrian resolution Political and military events
- 2016-08-17 13:34:51
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Russian deputy FM: Russia, Iran, Turkey key to Syrian resolution Now that Turkey has warmed relations with Russia and Iran with President Erdoğan meeting Russian President Putin and Iranian FM Zarif, the Russian deputy foreign minister said that the
Russian NPP Designer to Continue Consultancy on Bushehr-1 NPP in Iran Energy
- 2016-08-24 07:39:39
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Russian NPP Designer to Continue Consultancy on Bushehr-1 NPP in Iran Russian Atomenergoproekt, part of the Rosatom state atomic energy corporation, will provide consultancy on maintenance of the Russian-built Bushehr-1 Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Iran, according to
Turkmenistan seeks to deliver its hydrocarbons to West Energy
- 2016-08-30 22:53:04
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Turkmenistan seeks to deliver its hydrocarbons to West Turkmenistan, an energy-rich Central Asian nation with abundant hydrocarbon reserves, is keen to diversify the routes of its gas export. Being the sixth in the world for the volume of natural gas reserves, the
Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations Political and military events
- 2016-09-03 12:59:28
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Renewal of Tehran-Ankara relations Since July 15 failed coup in Turkey, Iranian FM Zarif embarked on a visit to Ankara to hold close consultation with Turkish officials on the Syrian crisis since its outbreak some five years ago.
Summit Signals Russia’s New Strategy Towards Iran Political and military events
- 2016-09-03 14:12:26
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Summit Signals Russia’s New Strategy Towards Iran Faced with recent strains in the relationship, Moscow has expanded its dialogue with Tehran to issues beyond the Syrian conflict. Hassan Rouhani, Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin meet in Baku. In early August, Russian
What's the future now for Turkish-Russian relations? Political and military events
- 2016-09-03 14:27:16
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What's the future now for Turkish-Russian relations? Turkey's renewal of ties with Russia represents an invigoration of its already existing "Eurasian direction" in foreign policy, including an outreach to Central Asia, India and China. It is a substitute for the failed
Eurasian security: from Baku to Moscow and beyond Political and military events
- 2016-09-07 13:15:15
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Eurasian security: from Baku to Moscow and beyond A series of meetings in August between the leaders of the most influential states in the South Caucasus could have broad implications for the entire region. On Aug. 8, Russian President Vladimir
‘Iran, Russia, Turkey must cooperate together’ Political and military events
- 2016-09-07 13:29:11
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Iran, Russia, Turkey must cooperate together Iran’s foreign minister has emphasized the importance of the roles played on the regional arena by the Islamic Republic, Russia, and Turkey, saying the three countries should cooperate and engage in dialog with
Russian-Iranian bank may ditch the US dollar Investment
- 2016-09-16 22:35:05
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Russian-Iranian bank may ditch the US dollar Moscow and Tehran are actively working on opening a joint bank with plans to carry out operations in national currencies, according to the former president of the Russia-Iran Friendship Society
Iran and Russia strengthen humanitarian cooperation Political and military events
- 2016-09-24 15:04:39
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Iran and Russia strengthen humanitarian cooperation Yesterday in New York on the sidelines of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly a meeting was held at ministerial level of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCAP)
Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aim to increase connectivity Political and military events
- 2016-09-27 23:56:59
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Turkey, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan aim to increase connectivity Turkey needs to preserve the existing business volumes in established markets like Russia and the Middle East and expand in markets that offer relatively safer business environments such as Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and
E-graphic image of Caspian Sea coastal strip to be developed Caspian geography and anthropology
- 2016-10-07 09:23:24
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E-graphic image of Caspian Sea coastal strip to be developed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree on October 4 on amendments to the presidential decree from January 15 2016 "On application of the Law" On Amendments to the Land
Only Russia, Turkey, Iran Can Stop West From Keeping 'Controlled Chaos' in Syria Political and military events
- 2016-10-07 09:36:45
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Only Russia, Turkey, Iran Can Stop West From Keeping 'Controlled Chaos' in Syria Russia, Turkey and Iran are the only countries who can resolve the Syrian conflict and prevent the West from escalating violence in the Middle East, President of the
Russia requests Japan’s cooperation on farm exports and energy Energy
- 2016-10-13 10:01:06
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Russia requests Japan’s cooperation on farm exports and energy Russia has requested Japan’s support for agricultural exports and energy development as part of intensifying negotiations on bilateral economic cooperation ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in
Sustained safety effort pulled Kazakhstan off EU blacklist Investment
- 2016-12-13 11:37:10
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IIKSS - Kazakhstan’s removal from European Commission blacklisting has followed a sustained effort to modernise and revamp its air safety oversight. All Kazakh carriers were blacklisted under a blanket ban in 2009, with the sole exception of Air
arbitration on Iran-Turkmenistan gas dispute ruled out for now Energy
- 2017-01-01 08:37:04
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IIKSS - Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said international arbitration on Iran-Turkmenistan gas dispute has been ruled out for now, adding the two sides need to settle issues through talks. Zangeneh discussed the details of the new Iran-
Iran hailed over ‘JCPOA-style’ gas deal with Turkmens Energy
- 2017-01-02 14:43:35
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IIKSS - Iran’s media have hailed the country’s success to resolve a gas dispute with Turkmenistan despite demands from Ashgabat for Tehran to pay $1.8 billion in alleged unpaid arrears for historic gas deliveries. The country’s IRNA news
Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan helped to improve relations between Russia and Turkey Political and military events
- 2017-02-20 09:04:08
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IIKSS - Azerbaijan is interested in stable relations between its neighbors, so it made every possible effort to resolve the political conflict between Russia and Turkey last year, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said yesterday during the round
Priorities of Azerbaijan's foreign policy Political and military events
- 2017-03-09 14:17:59
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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
Iran: Rohani Highlights Relations And Projects With Azerbaijan Political and military events
- 2017-03-14 14:17:41
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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
The shadow of the government of the Russians be continued Political and military events
- 2017-04-27 13:50:21
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The shadow of the government of the Russians be continued (analysis of the stability index of the government of the Russian Federation) IIKSS- In the process of analyzing the survival, duration and stability of the government in
Bahram Amirahmadian: ‘Russia is a pragmatic state, and Iran at times plays an emotional attitude in the political game’ Political and military events
- 2017-08-15 17:44:09
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International Institute of Khazar Studies (IIKSS) - In an interview with International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) (Farsi), Bahram Amirahmadian, an assistant professor at University of Tehran and the senior fellow at IRAS, discussed some deeper layers
Russia, Turkey, Iran emphasise unity in brokering Syria peace Political and military events
- 2018-04-29 10:23:12
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MOSCOW • Russian, Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers yesterday talked up their successes in brokering a political solution to the Syrian conflict at a meeting in Moscow. The three nations
Azerbaijan after the Presidential Elections: Internal and Foreign Policy Dynamics Political and military events
- 2018-05-07 10:19:46
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The campaign, which ended on April 11, was held ahead of schedule. If it had been held in the “normal mode,” the vote would have taken place on October 17. Thus, the shift of the election
German FM: Europe 'Very United' On Decision To Stay In Iran Deal Political and military events
- 2018-05-24 13:01:18
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Germany's foreign minister has reiterated Europe's determination to remain a part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal even in the face of a U.S. withdrawal from the landmark agreement. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Heiko Maas said he explained
Karasin: Convention on Caspian Sea to allow resolve many controversial issues Legal Issues
- 2018-06-07 15:16:03
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The five Caspian countries are considering the issue of adopting a convention on legal status of the Caspian Sea, which will resolve many controversial issues, including the resource development, at a summit scheduled for August, Russia's State Secretary and
The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS): Iran should not hurry to sign the draft of the legal regime of the Caspian Sea Legal Issues
- 2018-10-10 11:34:08
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The director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS): Iran should not hurry to sign the draft of the legal regime of the Caspian Sea International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) - While arguing
The Labyrinth of the Caspian Sea Legal Regime in an interview with Tasnim Legal Issues
- 2018-07-01 09:08:04
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The Labyrinth of the Caspian Sea Legal Regime in an interview with Tasnim Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola, the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in an interview with Tasnim News Agency International
Is it possible to go to the International Court of Justice to resolve the legal regime of the Caspian Sea? Legal Issues
- 2018-10-10 11:33:03
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Is it possible to go to the International Court of Justice to resolve the legal regime of the Caspian Sea? International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) - After a period when was viewed emotionally to the
Caspian Sea Status May Soon Be Resolved Legal Issues
- 2018-07-30 11:25:12
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After more than 20 years of debate between the governments of the five Caspian Sea littoral states over the status of what is the world’s largest lake, its legal status and how its
Azerbaijani fruits to go to British, Italian markets Agriculture
- 2018-08-04 09:10:10
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Over the past several years, the share of local agricultural products in export has significantly increased. Azerbaijan exports its fruits and vegetables to Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Poland, Georgia, as well as some European counties such as Italy and Germany.
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Turkmenistan files application to arbitration court due to gas dispute with Iran Energy
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Merkel And Aliyev Hold 'Open' Talks On Human Rights In Azerbaijan Political and military events
- 2018-08-26 10:30:32
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Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola, the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in a detailed interview with The Young Journalists Club Legal Issues
- 2018-09-08 16:50:18
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Dr. Maysam Araee Daronkola, the director of the International Institute of Khazar Sea Studies (IIKSS) in a detailed interview with The Young Journalists Club Parliament should make the final decision on "Caspian Sea Convention" /
Caspian agreement: Many issues still to be settled Legal Issues
- 2018-10-16 09:21:03
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On 12 August 2018, the five Caspian littoral states, after two decades of negotiations, finally agreed on the status of the region when they signed the ‘Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea’ document in the port
India, Iran and Russia push alternative to Suez Canal Energy
- 2018-11-03 09:24:18
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India, Iran and Russia will meet next month to discuss the operation of a 7,200 km trade and transport corridor that presents a cheaper and shorter alternative to the traditional route through the Suez Canal.
Iran-Russia regional coop should continue to desired level Political and military events
- 2018-12-09 10:35:17
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described relations and cooperation between Iran and Russia as friendly, voicing Tehran’s readiness to take advantage of all potentials for development of relations with Moscow. Iranian President
On the horns of a dilemma: Water transfer from Caspian Sea to central Iran Political and military events
- 2019-01-13 12:03:00
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Water transfer from the Caspian Sea in northern Iran to the central province of Semnan has been a controversial scheme which has put many on the horns of the dilemma. Uneven water
Kazakhstan to send second military unit to UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon Political and military events
- 2019-02-18 11:09:10
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The Kazakh Ministry of Defence is preparing the second contingent of Kazakh soldiers to be deployed as peacekeepers in Lebanon. The troops are expected to be deployed at the end of April. “This is a matter of national importance,
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