VOL. XLV

No 49

9-December-2002

IRAN

Iran Applies For Energy Charter Observer Status

Iran has formally applied for observer status in the Energy Charter, a Brussels-based organization comprising representatives of 51 European and Asian states. The Energy Charter Treaty provides a multilateral framework for energy cooperation, and Irans interest lies in promoting its oil and gas industry without interference from the US, which is not a member. Energy Charter Secretary-General Ria Kemper visited...