Russia and Syria Sign MoU on Future of Military Bases
Agreement follows a year and a half of negotiations regarding Khmeimim and Tartus bases
En resumen
Syria and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on the future of Russian military bases in Khmeimim and Tartus following a year and a half of negotiations, according to the Syrian Foreign Ministry.
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Por qué importa
Russia maintains military facilities at Khmeimim and Tartus in Syria.
CAIRO, August 9. /TASS/. Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding on the future of Russian military bases in the Arab republic, the Syrian Foreign Ministry’s public relations department said.
"After a year and a half of negotiations, the future of the Russian military bases in Khmeimim and Tartus has finally been determined, with the sides signing the relevant memorandum," it said, according to SANA.
The ministry expressed hope that the document would "open a new chapter in relations between Russia and Syria".
Preguntas abiertas
- What are the specific terms of the memorandum?
- How long do the base agreements last?
