TEHRAN A group of military personnel from eight nations, presently participating in a national defense program at Irans prestigious National Defense University, just recently visited Bu Musa Island and the tactical Strait of Hormuz.The delegation was accompanied by Major General Yahya Safavi, Senior Assistant and Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and the head of the universitys International Faculty.In a declaration, Major General Safavi described that the primary function of the visit was to showcase Irans improvements in defense and security, especially in the vital regions of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
He highlighted the value of these areas for worldwide energy transit, market, and regional stability, highlighting Irans efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with its nearby countries.
These countries include India, China, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Oman, Yemen, and others in the region.Throughout the three-day visit, the military delegates visited several substantial Iranian centers, including the Shahid Rajaee Port, the Persian Gulf Star Refinery, Hormozgan Steel Company, and different shipbuilding industries.
They also checked out the ecological environment of Bomoos Island and the Jamaran destroyer, among the Iranian Navys essential vessels.
The group had the opportunity to meet with Admiral Ali Fadavi, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, where they engaged in conversations on regional maritime security and Irans defense capabilities.Major General Safavi even more highlighted the growing significance of clinical diplomacy in defense and security, especially through student exchanges among military forces worldwide.
Such exchanges play a crucial function in bolstering defense diplomacy, he stated.
With the approval of Irans General Staff of the Armed Forces, military workers from many countries are presently going to specialized training programs at the National Defense University.
In his concluding remarks, Safavi stressed that Irans defense diplomacy promotes peace and security not just within the region but also throughout aligned countries.
A cumulative understanding of shared hazards and typical interests is necessary for efficient defense diplomacy, he added.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently worked to develop comprehensive relationsencompassing defense, security, intelligence, economic, cultural, and political domainswith its 15 neighboring nations along with regional powers like India, China, and Russia.
Through these efforts, Iran looks for to strengthen its role as a regional power, adding to the stability and sustaining security of the broader region, especially through organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS.