Russia and Indonesia discuss supply aircraft Su-35 and Be-200
MILITARY INDUSTRY 27/09/2016 17:14 (updated 17:17 09.27.2016)
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Indonesia continue to hold expert-level talks on the supply of Russian fighters Su-35 and study a possible supply contract amphibious aircraft be-200.
"Really we held consultations regarding the interests expressing our colleagues in Indonesia, including the issue of the Su-35, the Indonesian side expressed repeatedly choosing this aircraft, which is logical as it continues the line of aircraft Su (Su-27, Su-30) used in the defense of this country, "said Sergei Goreslavski, deputy general director of the Russian exporting state agency Rosoboronexport.
The official said during the launch of Russia-Indonesia, milestones of cooperation, "the contract will be signed as soon as drafted, is now active dialogues held at expert level."
"It is my understanding the interest of Indonesia (on aircraft amphibious Be-200) and on the discussions on this issue, but all this presupposes investigations and inquiries of certain ministries and agencies in Indonesia, for it still is early to refer to some sort progress in this regard, "said for his part the minister counselor of the diplomatic mission of Indonesia in Russia, lasro Simbolon.
Goreslavski said about that during the Hidroaviasalón exhibition held in the city Gelendzhik Russian region of Krasnodar, the Indonesian delegation showed interest in Russian amphibious aircraft and talks were held previous.
The official said that Indonesian partners could visit the factories construction of these ships.
"We have a big job ahead, we will trust that their interest in our ships Be-200 will remain," he told reporters.
Previously the Indonesian ambassador in Russia, Vahid Supriyadi, said the Asian nation will acquire eight Russian fighters Su-35, negotiations are in their final phase.
The diplomat added that the main part of negotiations is finished and stressed that only remain to be settled "bureaucratic issues".
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