Uzbekistan halves natural gas supplies to Tajikistan over debts
08:59, 17 June 2009
DUSHANBE. June 17. KAZINFORM Uzbekistan has halved natural gas supplies to Tajikistan over arrears, a Tajik gas transit company executive said on Tuesday, Kazinform refers to RIA Novosti.
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, Kazinform cites RIA Novosti. See www.en.rien.ru for full version.