KARACHI, Feb 15 (NNN-IRNA) – Head of the military delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at Pakistan’s International Maritime Exercise says, the countries of the region are capable enough to ensure maritime security and there is no need for trans-regional forces to achieve this.
Commodore Arya Shafaghat Rudsari, head of the delegation of General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, at Aman-21 exercise said, we believe that after territorial waters, countries can be present in open waters and play a collective role to maintain lasting security.
“Trans-regional forces are never needed to ensure security in any region, because, fortunately the countries of the region, including on the Indian Ocean coast, have the capabilities and can achieve collective security with the help of each other,” he said.
“The participation of the countries of the Indian Ocean and its western region is a great help for a dynamic and prosperous economy, under the shadow of collective security,” said Commodore Arya Shafaghat Rudsari.
Referring to the presence of the Iranian military delegation in the Aman-21 multinational exercise, he said, participation in various programmes, including meetings with Pakistani officials, especially the navy, was on the agenda for constructive consultations, to further strengthen interaction with Pakistan.
He added, “We are attending all the programmes and exercises related to Aman-21, at the beach and in the sea, while taking advantage of this opportunity, I hope to witness the realisation of the exercise’s motto: ‘Together for Peace.’
He stressed, Iran and Pakistan have very good relations and these interactions will help to further expand maritime cooperation between the two countries. “Therefore, the promotion of these communications will lead to a stronger security in the region,” added the official.
Expressing his views, he said, Iranian-Pakistani naval cooperation in the region, where maritime security is threatened, is considered very important, therefore, valuable measures such as holding joint exercises between the countries of the region, such as Aman-21, can be effective in generating security.
The seventh edition of the multinational maritime exercise, Aman-2021 kicked off in Pakistan’s Karachi, with the participation of 45 countries, including the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on Friday. It will end tomorrow.– NNN-IRNA
