Iran, China to deepen military ties

EghtesadOnline: Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan held talks with Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan on Monday in Tehran.

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16 November 2016

According to ISNA, both sides signed an agreement to develop defense-military cooperation aiming to fight terrorism.

Dehqan said the development of mutual defense-military relations and cooperation is among major priorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s defense diplomacy.

The Chinese defense minister said for his part, boosting mutual relations between China and Iran is not only positive for mutual interest of both nations, but also positive for world peace and stability.

Chang arrived in Tehran on Sunday for a three-day visit at the invitation of Dehqan.