1. Agreements Signed

Agreements on extending trade and economic, industrial, scientific and technical co-operation between Russia and Canada were signed last week during Russian Foreign Minister's stay in Ottawa. It was also agreed to resume talks on a programme for exchanges in education, culture, sports and other areas.

2. Sino- Bulgarian trade accord

China and Bulgaria yesterday signed agreements to boost trade, scientific, diplomatic and cultural links. Bulgarian President and China's Premier signed a document calling for major growth in economic, scientific and technological co-operation. Four other agreements reached during the President's visit cover cultural exchanges and consular links as well as co-operation in science and technology.

3. Russia-Botswana trade agreement

The first trade agreement between Russia and Botswana was signed at Russia's Foreign Trade Ministry this week. It provides for mutual granting of most favored nation status, establishment of trade Illusions, and the possible development of joint ventures under recently passed legislation.

4. Economic links with Yugoslavia expand

Russian-Yugoslav cooperation is fruitfully expanding. One of its directions is Russia's participation in the construction and modernization of Yugoslavia's enterprises and delivery of modern equipment for them. More than 100 major enterprises have been built in Yugoslavia; with Russia's technical assistance and many of them export products to other countries. The cooperation in electric power generating occupies an important place in Russian-Yugoslav economic links. It develops on a stable basis and is mutually advantageous. At present about 30 per cent of the country's electric energy is generated by Russian equipment.

5. Negotiations in Ulan Bator

In Ulan Bator, negotiations were recently held between trade delegations of Russia and Mongolia, which culminated in the signing of a protocol on goods turnover and payments between the two countries. The protocol provides for further development of exports of machines and equipment, basic energy fuels, and consumer goods from Russia to Mongolia.

6. Hope for improved trade with Japan

Russia is in favor of the development of all-round co-operation with Japan and other developed capitalist countries.

Economic links are mutually beneficial, they promote the relaxation of international tension and help build confidence between the two countries. Further development of business relations between Russia and Japan depends largely on whether Tokyo will continue to follow a course of discrimination and sanctions or is guided by the objective economic and political interests of the country.

7. Britain and Russia sign energy co-operation deal

Long – term energy co-operation between Britain and Russia should result from an agreement signed by Energy Secretary in Moscow yesterday. The agreement envisages co-operation in oil and gas, coal and electricity.

The agreement also envisages joint projects and technical exchanges, visits by specialized delegations and the organization of conferences.