Monday, September 15, 2008

Russians Make Upgrades to Syrian Port for Future Use

Syrian and Russian Naval Commanders Agree to Cooperation

The defense division of the Russian government-run news agency ITAR-TASS reported late last week that the crew of a Russian auxiliary vessel - the Kiel 158 - visited the Syrian port of Tarsus.  The crew performed work to allow the port to operate as a base of supply and repair to the port, which was originally created to service Soviet ships operating in the Mediterranean, will now again be operational in the service of the Russian fleet operating in the same region.

In the same report it was also confirmed that in meetings between Russian and Syrian naval commanders, an intention for future cooperation was agreed.  The form of cooperation was not made clear in the press release.

Source:  http://arms-tass.su/?page=article&aid=59920&cid=121

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