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Sudan suspends effect of naval base agreement with Russia, media reports say
The agreement is meant to be in effect for 25 years with automatic extension for 10 years if neither side notify the other that the agreement is terminated at least a year priorCAIRO, April 28. /TASS/. Sudan has suspended the effect of its agreement signed with Russia to build a naval base in the country, Al Arabiya TV reported on Wednesday.
According to the channel, the agreement "signed by Moscow with the previous regime" is suspended "until it is approved by the legislature." Khartoum has already notified Moscow.
The news broke out that Russia and Sudan had struck the agreement to build a naval logistical support and maintenance facility in the African country. It is meant to serve as a repair station for Russian ships where supplies can be replenished and crewmembers can rest. The agreement is meant to be in effect for 25 years with automatic extension for 10 years if neither side notify the other that the agreement is terminated at least a year prior.
Sudan suspends effect of naval base agreement with Russia, media reports say
The agreement is meant to be in effect for 25 years with automatic extension for 10 years if neither side notify the other that the agreement is terminated at least a year prior
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Eye on China, India set to cement Africa defence ties | India News - Times of India
India News: With China making deep inroads into Africa, India now plans to institutionalise a biennial conclave with the defence ministers of different countries
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India is in final talks to start wheat export to Egypt
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India and Mozambique to expand fight against terror
These issues, along with efforts to curb illegal narco smuggling, which fuels terrorism, and to expand defence ties, including maritime security, topped the agenda of deputy national security adviser (NSA) Vikram Misri's visit to Mozambique this week, according to people aware of the matter.