TEHRAN, Oct 17 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iranian and Pakistani military commanders, agreed to cooperate in manufacturing military vessels and submarine maintenance, it was reported, yesterday.
In a visit to Pakistan Navy’s shipyards, in the port city of Karachi on Friday, Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, visiting Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, was briefed on the process of building warships, boats and submarines.
The military officials of the two neighbours agreed to work together, on the construction and maintenance of ships and submarines, according to the report.
The two sides also agreed to share experiences in various naval fields, to fight against drug trafficking and terrorism, as well as, exchange students.
According to a similar report, by the official IRNA news agency, the military officials of Iran and Pakistan also stressed for regional cooperation for ensuring security in the region.
In the meantime, Baqeri drew upon the importance of maritime security, at the common sea borders, by conducting joint exercises.
Heading a high-ranking military delegation, Baqeri arrived in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Wednesday, for talks on promotion of ties.– NNN-TASNIM