Syria reaches deal with Russia on Mediterranean bases Why it matters SANA news agency quoted the Foreign Ministry as saying that the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base would be turned into “joint training and capacity-building centres” under new arrangements aimed at preserving mutual interest. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Syria reaches deal with Russia on Mediterranean bases Why it mattersS1

• SANA news agency quoted the Foreign Ministry as saying that the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base would be turned into “joint training and capacity-building centres” under new arrangements aimed at preserving mutual interest.S2