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Defense Minister arrives in China for S.C.O. defense ministers' meeting

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Jun 26, 2025

Tehran, IRNA -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has arrived in Qingdao, China, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (S.C.O.) defense ministers' meeting.

Brigadier General Nasirzadeh arrived on Wednesday and was given a warm welcome by Chinese officials.

During his visit, the Defense Minister is expected to meet with senior Chinese officials to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular focus on enhancing military cooperation between Tehran and Beijing.

The S.C.O. summit serves as a key platform for addressing regional security, counterterrorism cooperation, and broader military collaboration among member states.

The high-level summit, taking place over two days on Wednesday and Thursday, is chaired by Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and features top defense officials from across the region.

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