Iran, Pakistan to conduct joint drill in Bandar Abbas
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, April 17, IRNA -- Iranian and Pakistani vessels are to carry out a joint military exercise on April 18, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said here Sunday.
The one-day drill will be held in Bandar Abbas, strategic port city on top of Strait of Hormuz in south of Iran.
Sayyari made the remarks talking to reporters at the end of the ceremony on the occasion of Army Day in Iran.
Asked about time of launch of two submarines of Fateh and Sahand, Sayyari replied those submarines are under the test. Heexpressed hope that they would be unveiled by the end of the Iranian calendar year started on March 20.
On national Army Day, Sayyari said the country's naval forces are ready to successfully face any threat.
However, Iran will show its friendship to friendly countries in the region, said the commander adding 'our interaction with friendly countries will be doubled.'
Pakistani military flotilla is berthed at Bandar Abbas on Saturday.
Ceremonies to mark the Army Day in Iran began Sunday morning with participation of President Hassan Rouhani who reviewed army units marching before him in the mausoleum of the Late Founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini in south of capital.
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