Syria announces plans to convert Russian military bases into joint training centers

Syria announces plans to convert Russian military bases into joint training centers  kyivindependent.com

Syria said two Russian bases in the country will be turned into joint training centers after the two sides agreed to redefine the role of the facilities that have given Moscow a military presence on the Mediterranean.

Under the agreement, Syria will take over management of two Russian bases that were used to support ousted leader Bashar Assad during the Syrian civil war.

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DAMASCUS: Syria said on Sunday (Aug 9) that it reached a deal with Russia on the fate of its two bases in the country, which Moscow once used to provide military support to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war.Russia was a key Assad ally during the 13-year conflict, helping to keep the former leade

After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria’s government said it opens the way for a new phase in relations between the two countries.

Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.

The Hmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base will be turned into 'joint training and capacity-building centers,' Syria's foreign ministry said.

The Hmeimim airbase and Tartous naval base will be turned into 'joint training and capacity-building centers,' Syria's foreign ministry said.

Syria will take over management of civilian facilities and allow them to be gradually integrated into the country's civilian administration.

Syria, Russia reach deal to transfer civilian sites, convert military bases  Arab News