ALWAGHT- Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Nasirzadeh stated that Tehran is open to expanding defense and industrial cooperation with friendly and independent nations, including Belarus.
Iran and Belarus have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in the defense, industrial, and technological sectors during a high-level meeting between senior officials from both nations.
In the talks held in Tehran, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Nasirzadeh and Belarusian defense official Dmitry Pantus discussed practical steps to deepen collaboration in areas such as defense technology, research and development, and industrial production. Both sides emphasized the need to build stronger relations founded on mutual interests, technological exchange, and shared strategic goals.
Brigadier General Nasirzadeh expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of Tehran–Minsk relations, stating that the Islamic Republic welcomes broader defense and industrial cooperation with friendly and independent countries. He highlighted Belarus’s “distinguished position” in Iran’s foreign partnerships, noting that enhanced cooperation would benefit both nations in achieving technological self-reliance and regional stability.
Pantus, for his part, praised Iran’s extensive experience and capabilities in defense manufacturing, technological innovation, and industrial development. He said Belarus is eager to expand joint efforts in research, defense equipment production, and the exchange of industrial expertise, calling Iran a valuable partner in advancing shared goals.
Both delegations reaffirmed their common views on key regional and international developments, underscoring the importance of multilateral collaboration through organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). They agreed to formulate a comprehensive roadmap for future cooperation, establish a joint working group to oversee implementation, and accelerate progress on existing and new defense-industrial projects.
The growing partnership between Tehran and Minsk reflects a broader effort by both nations to counter Western sanctions, strengthen economic and technological resilience, and promote multipolar cooperation across Eurasia.
