29 Mar 2024
Monday 1 August 2016 - 10:21
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Russia, Iran discuss possibilities to broaden military cooperation

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and commander of the Iranian forces taking part in the 2016 International Army Games Brigadier General Vali Madani discussed ways to expand military cooperation between the two countries, Iranian media reported Sunday.


MOSCOW (Sputnik) "Iran and Russia have the needed capacities tobroaden their mutual cooperation inthe defense field," Madani said asquoted bythe Fars news agency


The meeting was held afterthe opening ceremony ofthe 2016 Army Games.

"Irans Armed Forces have good relations withRussia. We are sure the competitions will strengthen them more The competitions are held ata very high level. We are grateful toRussia forholding these very significant competitions. We are looking forward towinning them," Madani added.

Russia is currently hosting the International Army Games onSaturday. The Games feature the competitions in23 disciplines. A total of121 teams from19 countries acrossthe world participate inthe Games monitored byobservers from11 countries.

 

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