Qatar seeks to buy Russian S-400 air defense system

SANAA, Jan. 25 (YPA) – QATAR is in advanced negotiations with Moscow to purchase Russia’s advanced S-400 anti-aircraft system, according to Qatari ambassador in Russia.

The Qatari ambassador, Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, said a military cooperation agreement has been signed between his country and Russia during the visit of Russian Defense Minister to Doha in last October.

There are talks also on a technology for the land forces, the ambassador added.

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