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Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
Kazakhstan to set up Navy in Caspian
2005-01-07
Kazakhstan intends to set up its Navy in the Caspian Sea, the Kazakh Defense Minister Mukhtar Altinbayev said. He underlined that such an intention is based on the principles of friendship and neighborhood.
Gunboats make sure of that.
"The Caspian Sea must be turned into the sea of fire peace, friendship and kindness," said Altinbayev, noting that his country is ready to cooperate with all Caspian littoral states on security issues. The Kazakh official added that Russia will assist Kazakhstan in establishing the Navy, ensuring security and training personnel.
Cuz the Russians have such a great record as a naval power
Posted by:Steve

#3  Well, if what they are really doing is setting up a Coast Guard version of a "Navy," I can't see any problem with that. After all, Iran is one of the other Caspian Sea states. Just think if we had Iran rather than Ontario on the other side of Lake Huron.
Posted by: jackal   2005-01-07 7:39:45 PM  

#2  I'm pretty sure I'm free, contact my Agent Abel Weiss.
Posted by: Capt Von Trapp   2005-01-07 11:47:45 AM  

#1  I think they mean "to kill pirates and smugglers in peace, friendship and kindness." Plus search and rescue and stuff. Ya gotta have one.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2005-01-07 10:53:47 AM  

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