IRNA � Iranian armed forces have put on the agenda military diplomacy as one of the ways to develop relations with other countries, Deputy Commander of the Islamic Republic Army for Coordination Affairs said.

Speaking in an interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Friday, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said military and defense diplomacy is one of the ways for promoting ties with friends.

Iran Navy has established relations with many ports in countries of northern and southern Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, South Africa, Mediterranean and the Caspian Sea, he added.

The military diplomacy includes enhancing military cooperation with friends and allies, he noted.