Joint Iran-Iraq defense exhibition strengthening bilateral ties
(MENAFN) A senior Iranian defense official, Brigadier General Hamzeh Qalandari, has traveled to Iraq to participate in a defense exhibition, where he met with Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al Abbas. During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest between the two neighboring countries, and senior officers of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense were also in attendance.
This visit comes after the Iraqi defense minister visited Tehran, where he was received by his Iranian counterpart, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani. They reviewed the guard of honor at the headquarters of the Iranian Ministry of Defense, where the band played to welcome the Iraqi guest.
The Islamic Republic of Iran displayed various types of defense equipment produced nationally at the 11th exhibition of security and defense industries in Iraq, according to Al Alam. The military gear put on display was produced by various Iranian defense research and development centers. The exhibition was attended by senior Iraqi officials, including Mohammad Sahib al-Darraji, advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, and on the Iranian side, Brigadier General Hamzeh Qalandari.
It is noteworthy that the two countries have strong ties and cooperation in various fields, including defense, security, and economic matters. The two sides have been working together to combat terrorism and promote stability in the region. Additionally, Iran has played an instrumental role in the fight against ISIS in Iraq, providing military and advisory support to the Iraqi government.
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