WANA (Oct 23) – Dmitry Pantus, Chairman of the State Authority for Military-Industrial Cooperation of the Republic of Belarus, met with Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, during his visit to Tehran.

 

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in defense, technical, and industrial sectors, emphasizing the importance of deepening relations based on mutual interests and expanding technological collaboration.

 

Minister Nasirzadeh expressed satisfaction with the growing ties between Tehran and Minsk, stating that “the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the expansion of defense and industrial cooperation with friendly and independent countries, and Belarus holds a special place in this partnership.”

 

For his part, Pantus highlighted Iran’s vast industrial and technological capabilities and reaffirmed Belarus’s interest in strengthening cooperation in areas such as research and development, defense equipment production, and the exchange of industrial expertise.

 

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides underscored their shared views on many regional and international issues and announced readiness to develop a roadmap for future cooperation, accelerate joint projects, and leverage bilateral as well as regional and international platforms, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Dmitry Pantus, Chairman of the State Authority for Military-Industrial Cooperation of the Republic of Belarus, met with Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Dmitry Pantus, Chairman of the State Authority for Military-Industrial Cooperation of the Republic of Belarus, met with Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics. Social media/ WANA News Agency