18 Dec 2013 13:45

Russian-Syrian military-technological, economic contracts being implemented - Lavrov

MOSCOW. Dec 18 (Interfax) - Russia is committed to the implementation of economic and military-technological cooperation contracts it has concluded with Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

"All contracts that have been signed between the Russian Federation and the Syrian Arab Republic, including contracts in the military-technological field, are being implemented," Lavrov told journalists at the Federation Council on Wednesday.

"The situation on the spot affects some contracts concerning economic interaction," Lavrov said. "But where the situation allows for this, economic contracts are being implemented," he said.