Cmdr. Sayyari meets Kazakh deputy Def. Min.

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Army Naval Forces has met with Kazakh Deputy Minister of Defense. Iran Navy Commander Habibollah Sayyari, who is in Kazakhstan, met with General Mokhtarev to discuss the capacities of Iran and Kazakhstan in expanding and developing defensive cooperation. General Mokharev, noting Iran-Kazakhstan close and developing relations, stressed the importance of multidimensional cooperation in order to fight terrorism and extremism and to peacefully resolve regional issues. Sayyari, meanwhile, emphasized on the role of Iran and Kazakhstan in preserving the peace and security in the region and described the Caspian Sea as “the sea of peace and friendship” which “holds together the surrounding countries.” He also assessed the relations between countries of Caspian area as prominent in preserving the security and preventing the foreign intervention, stating that Iran is ready to cooperate fully in fields of training, technical issues, and exchanging experiences. Sayyari has hold talks with his Kazakh counterpart, Gen. Zhanzakev, and is scheduled to speak at National University of Kazakhstan, visit ship building industries, and the Kazakh navy bases in Caspian Sea.