Rana Tanveer Hussain Federal Minister for Defence Production,
Science & Technology today met the Iranian Defence Minister Brig Gen Amir
Hatami and held discussion on issues of mutual interest. Earlier Federal
Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain arrived at Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Deputy Minister for International Affairs Brig General M. AHADI received the
Minister and his delegation.
Referring to the close brotherly relations between Pakistan and
Iran, Rana Tanveer Hussain highlighted the great potential which exists between
the two countries in various sectors including defence.
While
reciprocating, the Iranian Defence Minister Brig General Amir Hatami emphasized
that close relationship between Pakistan and Iran could contribute to the
stability of the region. He also called for the greater exchange between
defence establishments of the two countries and to explore opportunities for
cooperation in defence industries.
Federal
Minister also visited the Export Promotion Centre of Iranian Ministry of
Defence where he was briefed about the potential of Iranian defence industry.
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