VOL. XLI

No. 50

14-December-1998

FSU

Azerbaijan Protests Irans Caspian Exploration Deal With Shell AndLasmo

Azerbaijan has voiced it dismay with Irans stated intention toenter into an exploration agreement with Shell and Lasmo (see lead item) in a portion ofthe Caspian Sea that Azerbaijan considers as part of its offshore territory. A statementissued by Azerbaijans Foreign Ministry on 10 December said: "Azerbaijanconsiders inadmissible an agreement between Iran and the oil companies Shell and...