Iranian, Omani navy chiefs call for closer military cooperation

February 6, 2012 - 18:22
TEHRAN – In a meeting in Tehran on Monday the Iranian and Omani navy commanders called for promotion of military cooperation between Tehran and Muscat.
 
Iranian Navy chief Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari and Omani Royal Navy Commander Rear Admiral Abdullah Bin Khamis Bin Abdullah al-Raisi exchanged views on different issues, particularly cooperation in the area of defense. 
 
Commenting on the religious, cultural and historical affinities between the two countries, the Iranian navy commander emphasized the importance of continued cooperation in defense areas. 
 
Expressing pleasure with his presence in Iran, the Omani admiral also called for closer cooperation between the two countries’ naval forces. 
 
During his trip to the Islamic Republic, Raisi is scheduled to pay a visit to various facilities belonging to the Iranian Navy.