Baku-APA. Deal allows Russian military to use air and seaports in the south of the divided eastern Mediterranean island, APA reports quoting Anadolu Agency
The Greek Cypriot administration and Russia have signed a military cooperation deal allowing the Russian military to use air and seaports in the south of the divided eastern Mediterranean island.
The agreement came after the leader of the Greek Cypriot administration, Nicos Anastasiades, arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.
Russian news agency Tass cited Putin as saying Russian vessels taking part in the "fight against terrorism" and piracy would be allowed to use Greek Cypriot administration's ports.
Putin said: "Our friendly ties aren't aimed against anyone."
"I don't think it should cause worries anywhere."
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