Iran, Azerbaijan begin hybrid naval exercise

The Caspian Sea hybrid rescue and relief exercise began on Monday and was attended by the naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan and is hosted by the Northern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.

News ID: 5352

Date: 04 November 2024 - 07:49

TABNAK, Nov, 04 :The two-day naval drill is dubbed AZIREX2024 will be conducted with the slogan of “Cooperation for Peace and Friendship”.

The main goal of the dill is to consolidate sustainable collective security and its foundations in the region and to expand multilateral cooperation among the participating countries.

It also seeks demonstrating the good will and ability of these countries in promoting peace and friendship and maritime security.

Iran also hosted a joint naval drill with a number of members of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) last month. The drill held in Iran’s southern waters was joined by Russia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Qatar, and Bangladesh.

The event served as a platform for Iran to demonstrate its naval strengths and strengthen its ties with nations that are invested in the safety and security of the Indian Ocean.