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Iran defense capability serves regional peace, stability, security

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Tehran, Oct 4, IRNA -- Minister of Defense and Logistics of Armed Forces Brigadier-General Ahmad Vahidi said on Tuesday that Iranian defense capability serves regional peace and security and Iran would like to share experiences with the neighboring states.

Vahidi made the remarks in a meeting with the Commander of Oman's Air Force Major General Yahya bin Rashed al-Jomeh.

The Omani air force commander has led a military delegation to Iran. He conferred with Iran’s defense minister on ways to expand mutual cooperation and reviewing issues of mutual interests.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has put its capabilities at the service of restoring peace, stability and durable security of the region, Vahidi said.

Vahidi said that in light of the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman's leading role in the economy and security of the region and the globe, cooperation among countries of the region will be vital.

Iran believes that security of the Persian Gulf region should be maintained by the countries in the region themselves, he said.

Presence of foreign countries is main obstacle in restoring peace and tranquility in the region, Vahidi said adding that the military presence of the US and its allies in the region has brought bloodshed and mass killings, violence and insecurity, boosting terrorism.

The Omani air force commander, for his part, expressed happiness over his visit to Iran and voiced his country’s willingness for expansion of defense cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Omani air force commander said that he was impressed with the remarkable progress the Islamic Republic of Iran has made in defense industry and other industrial, scientific and educational fields.

Highlighting Iran’s significant role in restoration of security and stability of the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, he called for expansion of defense relations among countries in the region.

Under a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman have established joint committee on military and defense cooperation and held nine meetings in Tehran and Muscat to study practical ways for developing cooperation.

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