Turkmenistan signs last-minute gas deal with Iran
ASHGABAT (TCA) — As Ashgabat and Tehran have been in a dispute over Iran’s debt for Turkmen natural gas supplies, we are republishing this article originally published by EurasiaNet.org:
ASHGABAT (TCA) — As Ashgabat and Tehran have been in a dispute over Iran’s debt for Turkmen natural gas supplies, we are republishing this article originally published by EurasiaNet.org:
BISHKEK (TCA) — Kyrgyzstan attaches special importance to the development of economic relations with Iran, Kyrgyz Economy Minister Arzybek Kojoshev said at the Kyrgyz-Iranian business forum held in Bishkek last week as part of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Kyrgyzstan.
ASTANA (TCA) — The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Kazakhstan has announced the introduction of longer-term validity business and tourism visas for Kazakhstan citizens. Starting from December 29, 2016, qualified Kazakhstani applicants will receive visas valid for multiple visits to the United States within ten years.
ASTANA (TCA) — Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover in 2016 is expected to amount to US $58 billion, Sputnik news agency reported with reference to Meirzhan Maikenov, deputy chairman of the national investment and export promotion agency KAZNEX INVEST.
ASHGABAT (TCA) — A dispute between Iran and Turkmenistan over natural gas prices may lead to Turkmenistan losing its major gas importer, Iran’s PressTV news agency reported on December 28.
DUSHANBE (TCA) — A donation ceremony involving Tajikistan’s State Committee for National Security, Border Troops and Customs Service took place on 27 December emphasising successful co-operation between the OSCE Office in Tajikistan and the border agencies in 2016 as well as in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Tajik security forces, the OSCE Office in Tajikistan said.