 Moscow to aid Vietnam with submarine fleet launch March 6, 2013 - 12:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow will proceed with plans this year to help Vietnam launch a new submarine fleet and train the crews, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday, March 6, according to RIA Novosti. “This year our joint efforts will open a new page in Vietnam’s navy – a new fleet will appear,” Shoigu said, after talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Defense Minister General Phung Quang Thanh. Shoigu said the two ministers discussed “crew training and preparation of the submarines,” for which Russian military schools will provide assistance, he said. In 2009, Vietnam ordered a fleet of six Russian Project 636M diesel-electric (Kilo class) attack submarines, in a step seen as an effort to counterbalance China’s expanding maritime influence in the region. The two nations remain in dispute over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Earlier this week Shoigu visited Khanh Hoa Province's Cam Ranh Port, which was Russia's largest naval base outside its territory until 2002. Partner news  Top stories The deal is estimated at $700mln-$1bln, Vedomosti newspaper reported citing sources in the Russian defense industry. Ahmadinejad will be replaced by Hassan Rowhani as president on August 3 following presidential elections last week. Petr Necas' decision will end his three-party coalition government, which was created after the 2010 parliamentary election. "Are these the people you want to support? Are they the ones you want to supply with weapons?” the Russian President said.   Partner news |  Latest news Maradona wins $490,000 compensation from Chinese firms  Maradona has won compensation from two Chinese firms for using his name in an online game, Hot-Blooded Soccer, without his consent.Universal rescues Jim Carrey’s “Dumb and Dumber” sequel Sources say the film could shoot this summer for a release next year, which would coincide with the 20th anniversary release of the original.Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell in “Anchorman 2” comedy trailer (video) The film follows Ron Burgundy and his motley crew of news broadcasters as they attempt to revitalize their careers with a new 24-hour news channel.Hovhannisyan, Gabuzyan 1st-2nd after Asryan Memorial round 3 The 6th Karen Asryan Memorial held in the Armenian resort town of Jermuk is hosting 55 participants. |
