Rear Admiral Irani conducted individual meetings with Admiral Htein Win, the Commander of Myanmar’s Navy, Admiral Aleksandr Alekseyevich Moiseyev, the Commander of the Russian Navy, and Lieutenant General Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman Bin Hamed Al-Gharibi, the Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, to explore methods for enhancing collaboration in the maritime sector.

During the meetings, senior commanders highlighted the strategic importance of oceans in economic growth and sustainable security, stressing the necessity to enhance professional interactions among navies, share training teams, conduct collaborative exercises, and leverage each other's technical and operational capabilities.

Topics such as fighting piracy, safeguarding maritime communication routes, maritime search and rescue operations, and managing maritime crises were also key points of discussion.

Elaborating on Iran's stance on promoting collective security and regional collaboration, the Iranian Navy commander characterized multinational drills as an effective means for fostering trust, improving operational coordination, and sharing experiences between nations.

Exercise MILAN 2026 is the 13th edition of the Indian Navy's biennial multilateral maritime drill, conducted in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

This year's event aligns with the International Fleet Review (IFR) and the IONS Conclave, featuring participation from over 72 nations and involving more than 60 warships.