It is noted that the base in Abu Dhabi was the first base open by France in the last 50 years in a strange land. In addition, it is the first French base located in an area traditionally Anglo-Saxon influence.
The new base "Camp de la paix" ( "peace camp") is considered to be general. It consists of three separate bases: the naval port in Abu Dhabi, Air, in which will be located at least three aircraft Mirage or Rafale, and the training base in the desert.
According to Le Figaro, on the base had already arrived frigates Forbin and L'Aconit, as well as a reconnaissance vessel Dupuy de Lome. Total in Abu Dhabi on an ongoing basis will be stationed 500 French soldiers.
As the representatives of the French authorities, the base was built rapidly in just a year, was created at the insistence of the authorities of the UAE. It is located in the strategically important area Ormuzskogo the strait, through which passes about 40 percent of oil exports.
In addition, the base in Abu Dhabi should be a deterrent to Iran, from the shores of which it is separated several kilometers. During Sarkozy's visit to the UAE is expected to sign new defense agreement, which will not replace a similar contract from 1995.
The new agreement, according to the French, "enlarged and strengthened." "If Iran come to the UAE, he come to us", - summarized the contents of the document is one of the French representatives. For his part, Iranian officials have in 2008, spoke out against the emergence of a French military base in the UAE, considering it as another factor of destabilization in the region.
During the visit, the French president is scheduled to discuss the terms of the sale of the UAE, about 60 French combat aircraft Rafale, as well as the possibility of concluding a contract for the construction of the country from 12 to 16 plants worth about 30 billion euros. The main contractors in the latter case are Total, GDF-Suez and Areva.
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