TEHRAN- The head of the Joint Staff of the Iranian Army, has departed for China to participate in the Global Peace and Security conference in Beijing. 

Rear Admiral Habibullah Sayyari embarked on his journey to Beijing on Wednesday evening, leading a delegation in response to an invitation from senior Chinese officials. 

Prior to his departure, the high-ranking Iranian military official stated that the conference in Beijing aims to discuss strategies to counter the influence of global dominance, emphasizing that a multipolar system will serve as the foundation for future international cooperation. 

He indicated that Iran's official position at the conference will focus on the advancement of global peace and security, underscoring the significance of navigation security in the northern Indian Ocean, as well as the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, with an emphasis on collaboration among neighboring nations. 

Sayyari further noted that Iran's stance will assert that the establishment of regional security does not necessitate the involvement of external powers. 

Additionally, he mentioned that the ongoing conflict in Gaza will be a key topic for Iran at the conference.

Admiral Sayyari meets with Saudi deputy defense minister 

The deputy head of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense held a meeting with Admiral Sayyari, who serves as the chief of staff and deputy coordinator of the Iranian Army.

The meeting took place before the commencement of the "Global Peace and Security" conference in China on Friday. 

During this encounter, the deputy head of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and Admiral Sayyari discussed the importance of executing the cooperation agreement signed in China, highlighting the need to advance bilateral military collaboration and enhance efforts to bolster regional security.

Furthermore, Admiral Sayyari remarked that the presence of foreign forces in the region not only obstructs the establishment of security but also undermines the overall stability of the area.