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-->16/ 11/ 2005 http://en.rian.ru/world/20051116/42115997.html
MOSCOW, November 16 (RIA Novosti) - Russia and the United States have agreed to cooperate on the Iranian nuclear issue in a five-party format with the European troika of the UK, Germany and France, the Russian foreign minister said Wednesday.
“We have agreed to cooperate with the [EU] troika in the format of the troika plus Russia and the United States,” Sergei Lavrov said after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Busan, South Korea, where they discussed the Iranian nuclear issue.
“We have a common understanding that the talks must be resumed. We will do everything to ensure the talks are held,” he said. END
Uzbekistan has one of the world’s largest gold mines as well as copious energy resources. What a coincidence that Vladimir made it his priority.
Russia Signs Deal With Uzbekistan, To Shield It from Washington
http://www.watchingamerica.com/pravda000002.shtml
The Russian Federation has decided to enter into a 'treaty of friendly relations' with President Islam Karimov of Uzkekistan, who last May ordered government forces to fire upon peaceful demonstrators, including men, women and children. Hundreds are reported to have been killed. With the U.S. clearly
in mind, according to this article from Russian Pravda, 'Uzbekistan had no other choice.'
Islam Karimov, the President of Uzbekistan, arrived in Moscow for an official visit on Monday. The main purpose of the visit was the signing of a treaty of union between Russia and Uzbekistan. In addition to economic cooperation, the document also envisages reciprocal assistance in case of external aggression against one of the sides.

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