Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, arrived in the port city of Karachi in the south of Pakistan on Saturday morning.
Irani is visiting Pakistan at the official invitation of the Commander of the Pakistan Navy to participate in the Aman-25 naval exercise and the AMAN Dialogue.
The Iranian Navy takes part in the ninth edition of Pakistan’s multinational naval exercise, dubbed AMAN-25, which began in the port of Karachi on Friday.
Pakistan Navy is hosting the maritime exercise with the participation of navies along with their ships, aircraft, special operation forces, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) marine teams and observers from over 60 countries, Press TV reported.
The event aims to enhance maritime security and foster international cooperation in the face of regional and global challenges, according to organizers.
A combat ship, part of a delegation from the Iranian Navy, is also present in the drills, which will run from February 7 to 11.
On the sidelines of this exercise, the Iranian military delegation is scheduled to participate in the inaugural AMAN Dialogue, focusing on maritime cooperation. It will also meet with various delegations, including Pakistani military officials.
Pakistan had officially invited Iran to take part in the exercises during a recent visit by the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri to Islamabad.
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