Syria Seeks to Join Customs Union Between Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan
Al-Watan (Government newspaper)
February 17, 2014
Talks are ongoing about how to boost the Syrian economy in order to join the Union
Talks are ongoing about how to boost the Syrian economy in order to join the Union
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