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Maldives offers Gan air base for lease amid nonalignment stance
Maldivian president Nasir says Gan Island’s vacant air base could fetch a million dollars but a Soviet lease is unwanted to avoid fueling an arms race. The 8700 foot runway, golf course, hospital, and barracks comprise the asset sought for any peaceful use.
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Maldives
Amir Ibrahim Nasir
Gan
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Sri Lanka
Berbera
Somalia
Indian Ocean
Diego Garcia
United States