Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said that a convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea may be signed at a summit of the Caspian states, which is planned to be held in Astana in August 2018.
He noted that intensive work is underway at the level of experts in connection with Caspian Sea’s legal status. "We want the upcoming Astana summit of Caspian states will yield results," the deputy foreign minister said.
Karasin added that the signing of the convention on Caspian Sea’s legal status will contribute to stability in the region, APA reported.
