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Russia, Nigeria sign gas, space cooperation agreements

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Russia, Nigeria sign gas, space cooperation agreements

22:20 24/06/2009

Russia and Nigeria signed six agreements on cooperation, including in the natural gas and space spheres, following talks between the two countries' presidents, Dmitry Medvedev and Umaru Yar'Adua, on Wednesday.

China to receive 40 bcm of Turkmen gas annually
22:02 24/06/2009
Turkmenistan will supply up to 40 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China for 30 years as soon as it commissions a pipeline at the end of 2009, the ex-Soviet republic's president said on Wednesday.
Ignatyev confirmed as Russian Central Bank head for another term
18:01 24/06/2009
Russia's lower house of parliament confirmed on Wednesday Sergei Ignatyev as chairman of the Central Bank for a new four-year term.
Medvedev to discuss Russian investment in Namibia
17:52 24/06/2009
Russia's president will arrive in Namibia on Thursday to discuss increasing trade turnover and expanding Russian investment, particularly through participation in large projects.
Novatek, Total set for $1bln gas field project in Siberia
17:09 24/06/2009
French Total and Russian independent gas producer Novatek are expected to implement a $1 billion project to develop a gas condensate project in northwest Siberia, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Gazprom says no grounds to review Ukraine gas deals
13:12 24/06/2009
Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Wednesday there were no grounds for reviewing natural gas supply and transit contracts with Ukraine.
China dismisses EU, U.S. claims of unfair trade policies
11:09 24/06/2009
China rejected on Wednesday allegations from the EU and United States that it had violated export regulations on raw materials, but confirmed it would seek consultations on the issue to avoid a trade row.

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