Iran, Pakistan vow to enhance naval cooperation

EghtesadOnline: Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces in a meeting with Pakistan Naval Chief stressed enhancement of cooperation between the two countries' naval forces.

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27 November 2016

The meeting between Brigadier General Mehdi Rabbani and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah was held in Karachi on the sidelines of Pakistan International Defense Exhibition.

The Iranian commander is holding meetings with different Pakistani defense and military officials with the aim to enhance bilateral cooperation in defense sector, IRNA reported.

Both sides on the occasion stressed the need for naval cooperation between the two friendly countries for the security of territorial and regional waters.

Brigadier General Mehdi Rabbani said that Iran's Navy has been transformed into a highly motivated, well-equipped force and is effectively providing security to Iranian coastal areas.

Earlier in late September this year, An Iranian naval fleet docked at the Pakistani port of Karachi to convey the message of peace and friendship.

Iranian delegation arrived in Karachi on Tuesday to participate in the 9th International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2016).
The defense industries of some countries including Pakistan, Turkey, China, Russia, as well as North American, South American, European, and Asian countries are present at the exhibition. There are 418 firms from 34 countries participating in the event, out of which 157 are Pakistani firms.