Ashtiani made the feedback throughout a gathering with Russia’s Sergei Shoigu on Friday.
Iran’s Defense Minister praised Russia’s stance in condemning the April 1 Israeli assault on the Iranian consulate in Damascus and Iran’s retaliatory assaults towards Israel, saying, “Terrorist assaults in Russia and Iran are a matter of concern to Western international locations, particularly Iran.” This is the results of the assist of America is a terrorist group. ”
Iran’s protection minister cited the eastward strikes of NATO and a few Western international locations and referred to as for leveraging the capabilities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to get rid of widespread threats.
Mr. Ashtiani additionally emphasised the necessity to develop bilateral protection and navy ties between Tehran and Moscow to strengthen regional stability and safety and counter unilateralism.
Foreign Minister Shoigu condemned Israel’s assault on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s consulate constructing in Syria and regarded Iran’s response to Israel according to Iran’s proper to authentic protection.
The two international locations additionally mentioned numerous different points, together with the scenario within the Caucasus area and the battle towards terrorism.
Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani left Tehran on Thursday for Kazakhstan’s capital Astana to attend a gathering of protection ministers from South African international locations.
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