Malaysia to strengthen defence cooperation with Iran

Malaysia and Iran are taking steps to fine-tune security and defence cooperation involving both countries.

The matter was discussed at a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu and Iran’s Defence and Armed Forces Logistics Minister Amir Hatami.

The meeting took place in conjunction with Mohamad’s working visit to Tehran from April 26 to May 1, according to a statement by the Defence Ministry today.

He was accompanied by Malaysian ambassador to Iran Rustam Yahaya and several senior officials of the ministry and the Malaysian Armed Forces.

- Bernama