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Feb 03 2012

Antonov: Russia Will Continue Exporting Arms to Syria since No International Rules Violated

MOSCOW, (SANA) - Russia's Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said "Russia is committed to international rules on exporting arms and it doesn't violate any international obligations."

In a press conference in Moscow on Thursday, Antonov stressed that Russia will continue exporting arms to Syria within the framework of the international rules and norms.

He added that exporting arms to Syria is carried out in accordance with the Russian legislations on arms exports, stressing that Russia doesn't export arms that contribute to undermining stability.

The Russian Deputy Defense Minister added that the Syrian side is comfortable about the military and technical cooperation with Russia, adding that there are no restrictions on sending arms to Syria and that Russia has to implement its obligations in this regard and that what it really does.

He added that Russia is monitoring the arms sent to the Syrian territories and no facts indicated that these arms have been used against the opposition.

Antonov pointed out that the Syrian-Russian agreement allows the Russian side to monitor the exported arms.

© SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) 2012

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