Belarus, Iran discussed prospects for developing co-operation in military sphere

As part of the visit to Belarus of the Iranian military delegation led by Major General Mohammad Ahadi, the Head of the International Relations and Defence Diplomacy Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first meeting of the joint Belarusian-Iranian interdepartmental commission on military co-operation has taken place today, Belarus’ Defence Ministry reports in its Telegram channel

The Acting Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, First Deputy Defence Minister of Belarus, Major General Andrei Matievich, delivered a welcoming speech at the meeting.

According to the Defence Ministry, the parties discussed the state and prospects for the development of co-operation between Belarus and Iran in the military sphere. In addition, the meeting participants agreed on a plan of joint activities for the next year.