South African army chief visits Moscow, agrees to strengthen military ties

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South African Army Chief Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha visited Moscow and agreed with Russian counterparts to strengthen military ties between the two countries' land forces. The visit underscores growing defense cooperation amid evolving geopolitical conditions.

MOSCOW, July 28 - Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, the chief of the South African Army, held talks with Russian counterparts on Tuesday during a visit to Moscow which his hosts said resulted in an agreement to beef up ties between the two nations' land forces.