Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and delivered a written speech, Xinhua reported.

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez said a deal with U.S. oil firms would cover 17 prospective fields and grant a 25-year production concession targeting 1.5 mln barrels/day. The government proposes a $69/bbl sale price, implying $19 of government profit per barrel, plus a 16% field-use royalty and a 34% income tax on operating oil companies. Caracas expects proceeds to be added to the $209 billion in profits announced earlier this week.

欧洲理事会主席科斯塔与冰岛总理互致信息。