27.01.2009, 13:51 2652

Iran opposes constructions of oil pipeline from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan

Vice Minister of Oil of Islamic Republic of Iran for International Affairs, Hussein Noghrehkar Shirazi, made the protest against construction of the pipeline at the sea-bottom of the Caspian Sea, the agency reports citing the Iranian telechannel PRESS TV.

Teheran. January 27. Kazakhstan Today - Vice Minister of Oil of Islamic Republic of Iran for International Affairs, Hussein Noghrehkar Shirazi, made the protest against construction of the pipeline at the sea-bottom of the Caspian Sea, the agency reports citing the Iranian telechannel PRESS TV.

"The pipeline from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan may cause damage to the ecology of the region and Iran opposes any projects that can upset the ecological balance of the Caspian Sea," H. Noghrehkar Shirazi. said. The official emphasized that Russia is also against the project.

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