Syrian Prime Minister announced Syria’s desire to join the Eurasian Economic Union

The chairman of the Syrian government, Vail Al Khalki, has recently announced that negotiations are underway between the authorities of the Syrian Arab Republic and the authorities of the countries belonging to the EEU about the entry of the Syrian state into the Eurasian Economic Union. Al-Khalki noted that this would simplify the system of trade relations between the countries, and also give an additional impetus to increase trade.

RIA News quoted the words of the prime minister of Syria:

We see in this the benefit and strengthening of relations with friendly states, which will facilitate economic and trade interaction with them.

According to al-Khalki, Damascus and Moscow have already signed an agreement on the construction and operation of gas processing plants, as well as on the creation of irrigation systems. In addition, Russian companies were able to run an oil business on the Syrian coast.

According to experts, the possible entry of Syria into the EAEU is not only economic advantages for both the Eurasian Economic Union and Syria, but also certain changes in the Syrian security system. However, it is precisely the issues of the spread of international terrorists fed by the West on the territory of Syria that raises the most questions about the possible integration of this country into the EEU.

Comments

[Private IITR]

Must accept!

[Vend]

Quote: Private ICU

Must accept!

Sensible move, this will prevent the US and the EU from destroying Syria.

[GUS]

Great. Who's next?

[jjj]

This statement was not made from floundering bay. This is another coordinated move in creating a new world order. Such moves now go one after another

[demon1978]

Quote: GUS

Great. Who's next?

Yes there are those who wish

Candidates
Egypt (Egypt and the Eurasian Economic Union agree to establish a free trade zone) [7]
Tunisia (Tunisian authorities have expressed a desire to create a free trade zone with the Eurasian Economic Union) [8]
Syria (membership is not yet considered, but the creation of a free trade zone is possible) [9]

I think Iran will not refuse, and Turkey, it seems, is not against it, but how it goes ....

[Scandinavian]

This is the responsibility for Syria, which will be already fixed on paper. Belarus and Kazakhstan may be opposed.

[atalef]

Quote: Scandinavian

This is the responsibility for Syria, which will be already fixed on paper. Belarus and Kazakhstan may be opposed.

Military - no, economic - probably yes. Why should Kazakhstan and Belarus pull Syria?
Therefore, they are unlikely to be

[Passer]

I have nothing against Syria, but at such a pace: Egypt, Libya, Iraq, other countries subjected to the export of "democracy"; as well as the Gas Sector, Afghanistan (again asks for help), and Somalia (up to a heap).

[sellrub]

This, above all, suggests that Russia lost in its policy with the Middle East.

[Barboskin]

Why did you lose ?!

[Dazdranagon]

Quote: sellrub

Russia lost in its policy with the Middle East

- how is this?

[Baikonur]

Sensible move, this will prevent the US and the EU from destroying Syria.

Or maybe the other way around - it will help the FSA to rekindle confrontations among the countries of the Eurasian Economic Community even more! Indeed, not all countries of this union are friendly to Syria! Or maybe this will lead to rapprochement and the solution of problems of mutual understanding between the countries of the union!
Time will tell! Of course, I hope for the best!

[atalef]

Quote: Wend

Sensible move, this will prevent the US and the EU from destroying Syria.

What will hinder? The EAEU is neither a military union, but an economic one.
What economically does Syria have to offer now?

[siberalt]

Desire is not harmful But the main thing here is to declare it loudly.

[Vladimir Pozlnyakov]

Recognize the DPR, LPR and immediately accept both the EAEU and the BRICS, arm and disperse the fascist-Bandera evil spirits along with overseas curators, Gay European sponsors and other monkey!
There was enough for Abkhazians and South Ossetians, but not Russians in Donbass!

[Barboskin]

War is war, but also peaceful life with the construction of the economy must be thought over earlier.

[Abbra]

The idea, of course, is interesting ... Only now, as it were, the whole EAEU would not be drawn into all these wars, riots and chaos. I'm afraid the statement is from the evil one, with all due respect to Syria and its problems.

[Tor5]

Very logical reasoning.

[Penetrator]

How? The EAEU is a purely economic organization. Even a simplified visa regime does not imply, at first.

[Abbra]

And, excuse me, are they trying to strangle us in a military fashion? Also a "clean" economy ...

[Oznob]

What is there to hear about the PMC law? It seems to me under such interesting tasks that it will be accepted in the first reading.

[GUS]

Quote: Abbra

Only now, as it were, the whole EAEU in all these wars, riots and chaos after that did not get involved.

I don’t think. The EAEU is not a military organization. The Syrian economy now needs support, but no one will help except the EAEU.No one.
I believe this is not a statement from the evil one, but the last hope to create a more or less solid economic foundation, without which Syria will not be able to resist for a long time in the conditions of war.

[atalef]

Quote: GUS

I don’t think so. The EAEU is not a military organization. The Syrian economy now needs support, and no one will help except the EAEU. Nobody.

Well, in general, Russia and Iran help.
But what about the EAEU? Who is stopping now the same Kazakhstan and Belarus to help Syria?
So if they don’t do it now and haven’t done it before - why will they be part of the EAEU?
I think with or without the EAEU - only Russia will help Syria

[1536]

And the treaty of friendship and mutual assistance with the Syrian Arab Republic and Russia, interestingly, exists? After all, if such an agreement exists, then articles were necessarily written in the event of military aggression against one of the signatory parties, the other side is obliged to provide all kinds of assistance, including military assistance to the side subjected to aggression.
This is to ensure that D. Cameron - the British submarine, does not threaten to use military force against Syria, knowing that he will receive an adequate response immediately!

[Andryukha]

And I am against the use of my country as a club in the dismantling of other people's uncles. Need to defend your interests.

[atalef]

Quote: 1536

An agreement of friendship and mutual assistance with the Syrian Arab Republic and Russia, I wonder, does it exist? After all, if such an agreement exists, then articles were necessarily written there in case of military aggression against one of the signatory parties

Do you want Russian soldiers to fight in Syria?

Quote: 1536

This is to ensure that D. Cameron - the British submarine, does not threaten to use military force against Syria, knowing that he will receive an adequate response immediately!

England did not need this, the main push against Syria was France. Syria has always been influenced by France and its sphere of influence.

[Corsair0304]

Well, right.
The geopolitical significance of Syria for Russia is largely due to the presence of our only access to the Mediterranean Sea. In the Syrian port of Tartus is the only military base in Russia, outside the former USSR. This object has been at the disposal of our country since 1971. Some critics of Russia draw attention to the fact that “the ships deployed there are old and in very poor condition,” and the port itself is very dilapidated. However, right now, active repair and restoration work is being carried out there in order to significantly expand the capabilities of the station next year.
Russia also has an economic interest in Syria. In 2010, the volume of Russian exports to Syria amounted to 1,1 billion dollars. Investments in the country exceed $ 20 billion, mainly due to the export of Russian weapons.
According to a recent SIPRI report, Syria is one of the most active buyers of weapons in foreign markets. Between 2007 and 2011, Damascus increased arms purchases by 580%. At the same time, most of the arms imports to Syria are provided by Russia (72%).
Syria is pleased to buy from us Mig-29 fighters, Yak-130 combat trainers, the Pantsir and Buk air defense systems, the Bastion coastal systems, and the Yakhont P-800 anti-ship missiles. According to some reports, part of this weapon is being transported from Syria to Iran.

[atalef]

Quote: Corsair0304

Russia also has an economic interest in Syria. In 2010, the volume of Russian exports to Syria amounted to 1,1 billion dollars. Investments in the country exceed $ 20 billion, mainly due to the export of Russian weapons.

it’s difficult, or rather it’s impossible to call it investment — it’s military assistance, so in general you can forget about money, Syria is not in a situation to repay debts

Quote: Corsair0304

. However, right now, active repair and restoration work is being carried out there in order to significantly expand the capabilities of the station next year.

Russia withdrew from Syria (last month) all military personnel and family members. Reduce embassy staff to a minimum

Quote: Corsair0304

Between 2007 and 2011, Damascus increased arms purchases by 580%

Buttons or gratuitous receipt?
Do not forget in 2012, Russia wrote off 10 billion debt to Syria

Quote: Corsair0304

Syria is pleased to buy from us Mig-29 fighters, Yak-130 combat trainers, the Pantsir and Buk air defense systems, the Bastion coastal systems, and the Yakhont P-800 anti-ship missiles. According to some reports, part of this weapon is being transported from Syria to Iran.

Not buying, getting

[aszzz888]

Herd and dad are easier to dump. (please do not confuse with the famous president).
Any of our victory is a clear loss of merit.
And anyway, everything revolves around this.

[splinter666]

pat the Syrians

[horoh]

Quote: Private OITR

Must accept!

Totally and absolutely FOR !!!

[MATROSKIN-53]

Right! Then Syria will be safer. And hardly any dog ​​will try to bite it ...

[shh-inga]

It would be nice to accept Syria in the EAEU, but I can hardly imagine that this can be done somehow ...

[falikreutov]

I wish I could accept the CSTO - in general, it would be great!

[Talgat]

Iran is fighting there now, helping the Syrians to cope with bearded men

But if we accept the CSTO, then ours will have to fight. Maybe it’s better to help Iran with everything we can — will the Iranians and the Syrians do it themselves?

[olegator]

This was especially pleasing: "... these are not only economic advantages for both the Eurasian Economic Union and Syria, but also certain shifts in the Syrian security system."

[padded jacket]

Now in the conditions of the war this is hardly possible, but Syria can become an observer and the EAEU can conclude agreements with it, for example, on duty-free trade and financial and other assistance, and this must be done - MANDATORY.

[kaloger]

Not many countries and peoples want to be our allies and friends. Syria, ancient Antioch - Hooray!

[Zingvar]

We must take it. And a testing ground for weapons in combat conditions would be useful.

[tnk1969]

I would beware of such a membership. I will explain. Our union provides for the free movement of capital, services and labor between its members. But what kind of entry of warring Syria can we talk about? After all, then refugees will pour in to us. But Islamists will come under the guise of refugees. And this is already unacceptable. Now the Union includes countries whose citizens have a common History, common traditions and a very similar mentality. And therefore, the Union does not have big opponents within its members and general plans and laws find support more easily. It is from such countries that such a UNION must be created and expanded. So far within the former USSR. And for other countries to provide the status of the Free Trade Zone. It is unlikely that we would want to open the doors to our house for bandits and killers.

[GHOST29RUS]

We must help the Syrian brothers