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France secures $6bn Kazakh deals

Source: BBC

Astana : Kazakhstan | 2 months ago

Kazakhstan also agreed to allow French military supplies to pass through on their way to Afghanistan. Mr Sarkozy said he discussed concerns over Kazakhstan's rights record with President Nursultan Nazarbayev but had not come to "give lessons". Kazakhstan has large oil and...

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France secures $6bn Kazakh deals

News Source: BBC | 2 months ago

Kazakhstan also agreed to allow French military supplies to pass through on their way to Afghanistan. Mr Sarkozy said he discussed concerns over Kazakhstan's rights record with President Nursultan Nazarbayev but had not come to "give lessons".
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News Source: Seattle Times | 2 months ago

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News Source: Dawn | 2 months ago

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News Source: Kiev Post | 2 months ago

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