03-12-2007, 17:10 PM
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3. You think Iran is happy about Gwadar?
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New Delhi, March 5, IRNA
India-Iran-Navy
The Islamic Republic of Iran's naval chief Rear Admiral Sajjad Kouchaki, who is currently visiting India upon the invitation of his Indian counterpart, termed military relations between the two countries "historical."
The chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy, talking to IRNA, expressed hope his talks with India's defense minister and top brass of its military, including its chiefs of army, navy and air force, as well as his trip to ports and navy facilities in eastern and western India will help strengthen ties between the naval forces of the two countries.
Elaborating on the aims of his six-day visit, Rear Admiral Kouchaki said that some parts of the protocol signed between the defense ministers of India and Iran four years ago are to be finalized.
One of the important aims of this visit is to implement various clauses of the protocol signed between the two countries four years ago for cooperation in the field of training and defense, Khouchaki added.
Regarding the contents of the protocol, Rear Admiral Kouchaki said formation of expert groups to work out deployment of naval forces in the Oman sea and Indian Ocean, cooperation to check threats and terrorism and exchange of experiences, expertise and technology between the naval forces of India and Iran are parts of the protocol.
On establishment of a search and rescue center by the two countries' naval forces, the Iranian naval chief said he would discuss the issue with Indian naval officials.
It could be set up in Chabahar region, southern Iran, or in India to help submarines whenever the need arises, Rear Admiral Kouchaki added.
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