On 18 December, following his visit to Syria, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, said the Agency "Interfax". "The Syrian ports are unique ports for Russian wheat exports not only to Syria, and through Syria to Iraq and other neighboring countries. It is beneficial to us", - said D. Rogozin.

He also announced plans to create two countries, a single operator working on the Syrian field of phosphates.

"Syria is the largest phosphate mine. This is a very popular product in many countries, it's fertilizer. We have agreed with our Syrian colleagues that we have a single operator, we work on the field, on export, for delivery this processed phosphate already in other countries that are waiting for this product," - said Deputy Prime Minister.

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