Russia Invites Cuba To Join Glonass

[amyrose2712]

by Staff Writers
Havana, Cuba (RIA Novosti) Nov 03, 2008
Russia has invited Cuba to join its satellite navigation system, Glonass, Russia's communications minister, who is currently on a working visit in Havana, said on Friday.

Glonass - the Global Navigation Satellite System - is the Russian equivalent of the U.S. Global Positioning System, or GPS, and is designed for both military and civilian use. Both systems allow users to determine their positions in terms of longitude, latitude and altitude to within a few meters.

"We are inviting all countries to join the system," Igor Shchegolev said at a news conference. "And, of course, we have invited Cuba."

Glonass is expected to begin providing worldwide services by the end of the next year.

Shchegolev and his Cuban counterpart Ramiro Valdes also signed a memorandum on cooperation in information technology.

Source: RIA Novosti

http://www.gpsdaily.com/reports/Russia_Invites_Cuba_To_Join_Glonass_999.html

[Judi Lynn]

1. Good for them! Cuba needs a strong ally, still, after all these years of intimidation,

and terrorism from the States, not to mention the 46+ year old ecomonic warfare conducted against its citizens as retaliation for overthrowing the US puppet butcher.

They can most clearly use the confidence which would come from having a large friend looking out for their interests to some extent. Having a large country including them in this new system can only help.

Thanks for the information!

[amyrose2712]

2. This is the statment that got me...

"We are inviting all countries to join the system," Igor Shchegolev said at a news conference. ", And, of course we have invited Cuba."