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Forth echelon withdrawn from Georgia to be sent to Russia

24 May 2007 10:47 (UTC +04:00)

The forth echelon loaded with weapons and military equipment withdrawn from Russian base in Batumi, Georgia will be sent to Russia through Azerbaijan, APA Georgian bureau reports.
The echelon is loaded with 19 automobiles. The wagon will be protected by Russian servicemen and Azerbaijani Interior Troops.
The echelon will arrive in Azerbaijan this evening and will be delivered to Russia at Yalama Station.
According to the plan, ten echelons will be withdrawn from the military base in Batumi this year and sent to Russia through Azerbaijan. Four more echelons are expected to be delivered to the 12th military base in Gumru.
According to the agreement between Russia and Georgia, the 62nd base in Akhalkalaki will be closed by the end of 2007 and 12th base in Batumi in 2008.
About 25 echelons were delivered from Georgian bases through Azerbaijan in May-July and December, 2006. /APA/