Iran: China defence pact
Issue 1026
- 17 Nov 2016
| 1 minute read
Defence minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and his Chinese counterpart General Chang Wanquan signed an agreement to enhance military and defence co-operation in Tehran on 14 November. The deal covers training and sharing experience in combatting terrorism. According to the local Tasnim News Agency, Dehqan said an “upgrade in long-term military and defence co-operation with China” was a top priority for Tehran, while Wanquan stressed the need to fully implement past military agreements signed by the two countries.
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