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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