Syria and Russia reach deal on future of Tartous and Hmeimim bases after 18 months of talks
Aug 9 (Reuters) - Syria and Russia reached a memorandum of understanding to settle the future of Russian bases at Tartous and Hmeimim following 18 months of intensive negotiations, the Syrian foreign ministry said on Sunday, according to the Syrian state news agency. The ministry said the Syrian state would take over management of civilian facilities, including Hmeimim airport and the commercial…
Syria and Russia have reached a deal on the future of two Russian bases. The agreement, formalised in a memorandum of understanding, follows 18 months of negotiations.
The Syrian state will take over management of civilian facilities, including Hmeimim airport and the commercial berth at the port of Tartus. These facilities will be gradually integrated into Syria's civilian administration.
The bases at Hmeimim and Tartus will be transformed into joint training and rehabilitation centres. According to The National UAE, the transformation must be completed within three months.
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