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The opening of the military base in Kant is a necessary and timely event, as despite the stability of the military and political situation in Central Asia, the danger of terrorist attacks from the outside remains

October 23, 2003

For Russia, the war on terrorism is not just empty words. It is now one year since the tragic events when terrorists took hostages in Moscow at the theatrical centre at Dubrovka. This is a serious wound which will take a long time to heal in our hearts, President Vladimir Putin said.

The creation of air defence in Kyrgyzstan will help to effectively solve tasks before the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, and open up additional opportunities for adequate and efficient response to possible threats, and will become a restraining factor for terrorists and extremists of all kinds.

October 23, 2003