Russia in Syria: Key Military Pact Under Review
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Syria and Russia are reviewing a key agreement on Russia's military presence in Latakia.
Syria's foreign minister visited Latakia International Airport on Tuesday. He met with Russian officials there. The two sides discussed how the agreement is being carried out.
The memorandum covers Russia's military presence in the Latakia area. Latakia is a province on Syria's Mediterranean coast. It is home to Russia's Hmeimim air base and a naval facility in Tartus.
Both countries are parties to the agreement. The visit was meant to follow up on its implementation. No further details were released.