China, Iran defense officials pledge closer ties
BEIJING — China’s defense minister met Thursday with Iran’s navy commander in the latest sign of warming ties between their two militaries following their first joint naval drills in the Persian Gulf last month. Chang Wanquan told visiting Iranian Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari that China hopes for “further pragmatic cooperation and the uninterrupted development of ties between the two militaries,” China’s Defense Ministry said. It quoted Sayyari as saying that Iran attached great importance to its relations with China and also hoped for ...
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