Russian Defence Minister discusses with Iran's Chief of General Staff topical issues of bilateral military cooperation
19.09.2023
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has discussed topical issues of Russian-Iranian military cooperation during talks with Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri on Tuesday.
'I consider our meeting as another step towards strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran. Today we have an opportunity to discuss thoroughly topical issues of bilateral military cooperation,' Sergei Shoigu said.
The head of the Russian defence ministry stressed that 'Iran is Russia's strategic partner in the Middle East'.
According to the Russian Defence Minister, Russian-Iranian relations in the military sphere tends to develop actively and positively.
'Recently, the intensity of meetings has increased significantly, both at the highest level and at the level of the leadership of military departments. We see in this a common view of building a world order based on equality of rights for all participants in international relations,' the Russian Defence Minister said.
Sergei Shoigu suggested discussing topical issues of bilateral military cooperation mentioning that 'this is, of course, both Syria and Afghanistan, and current situation in Karabakh'.
In addition, continued the Russian Defence Minister, 'there are a lot of other issues to be discussed today and tomorrow. These include educational issues, exchange of experience, exchange of delegations, joint naval exercises,' the Russian Defence Minister said.
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