BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

07/01/2006

Algeria Discusses Huge Deal With Belarus

CAIRO [MENL] -- Algeria has been discussing the prospect of a $1.5 billion arms deal with Belarus.

Algeria's Defense Ministry has been examining the purchase of the MiG-29 aircraft of Belarus. Algerian defense sources said Belarus has offered a lower price for the aircraft than that of Russia.

So far, Belarus Defense Minister Leonid Maltsev held talks with Algerian defense and military commanders during a recent visit to the North African state. Algerian sources said the June 2005 visit could pave the way for wide-ranging military and defense cooperation between the two countries.

"Belarus offered everything," an Algerian defense source said. "They are ready to train, provide expertise for weapons development and production and sell us a range of platforms."

Source:

http://www.menewsline.com/stories/2006/january/01_08_3.html

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