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Uzbekistan halves natural gas supplies to Tajikistan over debts

21:39 16/06/2009

DUSHANBE, June 16 (RIA Novosti) - Uzbekistan has halved natural gas supplies to Tajikistan over arrears, a Tajik gas transit company executive said on Tuesday.

Tajikistan owes Uzbekistan $17.5 million but is unable to pay due to outstanding consumer debt.

Uzbekistan meets 98% of Tajikistan's natural gas needs.

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