Obama revives Russia civilian nuclear pact

US President Barack Obama has revived a civilian nuclear energy pact with Moscow.



The pact was shelved in the wake of Russia\'s 2008 conflict with Georgia.



Mr. Obama resubmitted the pact to Congress, saying US-Russian co-operation over Iran has justified the move.



The agreement would allow the transfer of technology and equipment, including reactors.



Mr. Obama has vowed to rebuild relations with Moscow, which became strained under his predecessor George W Bush.



In addition to co-operating on Iran, Russia and the US have agreed to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty governing nuclear arsenals.