Syria participates in the International Military Games in Moscow suburbs

(ST) – With the participation of 5,000 soldiers from 37 countries, including Syria, the fifth session of the International Military Games (Army 2019) was opened at the Patriot Center for Demonstrations and Conferences in Moscow Suburb.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described in a message during the opening the games as “games of friendship” that develop the national spirit and prevent military escalation.

In these games, thousands of soldiers and officers are showing their military skills and ability to resolve combat missions and find solutions, Putin added.

The International Military Games is taking place between the 3rd and the 17th of this month in 21 military fields in ten countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and Russia.

223 teams from 37 countries (Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America) participate in 32 competitions.

Twenty-four teams, including the Syrian team, are participating in the tank race. The Syrian team will race in the first Iron group with China, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia and others.

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