Iran Welcomes Strengthened Defense Cooperation with Belarus

Iran's Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Amir Nasirzadeh, stated that Tehran is open to expanding defense and industrial cooperation with friendly and independent countries, including Belarus.

Minister Nasirzadeh expressed satisfaction with the growing relations between Tehran and Minsk, stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran is open to strengthening defense and industrial ties with friendly and independent nations, with Belarus enjoying a distinguished position in these efforts, The Caspian Post reports citing Iranian media.

For his part, Belarusian official Dmitry Pantus highlighted Iran’s significant capabilities in industrial and technological fields, expressing his country’s willingness to boost cooperation in research and development, defense equipment production, and the exchange of industrial expertise.

Both sides reaffirmed their shared perspectives on regional and international issues and voiced readiness to draft a roadmap for future cooperation, accelerate joint projects, and make use of bilateral and multilateral mechanisms, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).