ANI: In an effort to boost military ties with India, three naval warships from the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy docked atMumbaiport from March 6 to March 10.
During the five day visit, Capt Aria Shafaghat Rodsari, Commodore Behnam Hossainpor (Commanding Officer of Naghdi), Commandant Mahdi Ahmadpour Samani (Commanding Officer ofTonb) and Commodore Mohammad Bagher Rahmana (Commanding Officer ofBayandor) called on Rear Admiral Puneet Kumar Bahl, Flag Officer Commanding,MaharashtraNaval Area and other senior officers of the Western Naval Command.
Several interactions via sports and social events were organised for the visitors during their stay inMumbai.
Historically, India and Iran shared a cordial relationship. The defence relationship between the two countries is gradually maturing into one of mutual trust and confidence.