US Central Command reported the killing of Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a senior military leader in Al Qaeda. STG Engineering confirmed its ongoing operations at Tartous port amid claims of contract cancellation. The situation highlights the complexities of international business within conflict zones and underlines the US’s commitment to combating terrorism.
On Saturday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a successful precision airstrike in Syria that resulted in the death of Muhammed Yusuf Ziya Talay, a senior military leader associated with the Al Qaeda affiliate Hurras Al Din (HaD). CENTCOM continues its commitment to pursuing terrorists to protect the US and its allies in the region.
In a separate development, STG Engineering, a Russian firm managing Syria’s Tartous commercial port, reaffirmed its operational status, countering media claims of contract cancellation. Reports had emerged suggesting that Syria’s ruling administration scrapped the contract established under President Bashar Al Assad.
Media sources had cited the head of Tartous customs, Riad Joudy, indicating the investment contract was void due to non-fulfillment of conditions by the Russian firm. However, STG Engineering’s CEO, Dmitry Trifonov, insisted no formal termination had occurred and their management of the port remains intact.
Trifonov emphasized that contract annulment requires lengthy bureaucratic processes involving both the parliament and president, rejecting claims of unilateral cancellation. He stated, “It is impossible to terminate the agreement unilaterally, because it has been ratified by both the president and the parliament, and no one has notified us.”
Clarifying its position, Stroytransgaz distanced itself from STG Engineering, stating it had no legal ties to the Tartous port management contract and could not comment on the situation at this time. The company, a construction holding entity, emphasized it was distinct from STG Engineering.
The article highlights the recent US airstrike in Syria targeting a senior Al Qaeda leader and ongoing operations at Tartous port by STG Engineering, despite rumors of contract cancellation. It underscores CENTCOM’s commitment to counter-terrorism while also addressing the legal complexities surrounding the port management contracts in Syria, showcasing the intertwined issues of regional stability and international business agreements.
Original Source: www.gulftoday.ae
