16 June 2004 02:34
Putin ratifies Russian-Uzbek agreement on joint use of air forces
MOSCOW. June 16 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified the Russian-Uzbek agreement on the joint
use of the Russian air forces and the Uzbek anti-air defense and air forces to ensure the security of both
countries' air space, the presidential press service reported.
The law was passed by the State Duma on June 2, 2004 and approved by the Federation Council on June 9, 2004.
Experts say that the law will help to ensure the security of Russia's air space in Central Asia and aid the
development of Russian- Uzbek cooperation in military matters. The law also defines the procedure for the joint use of
Russian and Uzbek anti-air defenses and air forces. [RU UZ ASIA EUROPE EEU EMRG MIL DIP] aa tj
[Interfax] |
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