During the talks, the two officials stressed the need to strengthen cooperation and preserve strategic interests of both countries.

Speaking about the Caspian Sea in northern Iran, Sayyari said it is the sea of peace and friendship.

He further underlined the importance of the participation of the Caspian Sea littoral states in ensuring its security without the presence of the foreigners.

During the talks, the two officials focused on the issues of holding joint naval maneuvers and sea patrols to develop cooperation in the sea in north and south.

The two also concentrated on the exchange of university students and professors to enhance educational relations.

Talks on serving strategic interests to make use of the capacities of International North-South Transport Corridor were also held by the Iranian and Russian officials.

Rear Admiral Sayyari is in China to attend the Global Peace and Security Conference in the capital Beijing known as Beijing Xiangshan Forum.

Sayyari left for Beijing on Wednesday evening at the head of a delegation and in response to an invitation by top Chinese officials.

In the meeting, Sayyari announced Iran’s readiness to exchange experiences in the field of dealing with natural disasters and supplying the necessary equipment and facilities.

The Gaza war was another issue that Iran highlighted at the meeting.

Rear Admiral Sayyari also visited the National University of Defense Technology and the Chinese Military-Related Think Tank.

At China’s National University of Defense Technology, he talked about the dimensions of the basics of security, including the internal and external security of countries, as well as the latest situation in the West Asian region.

China kicked off its biggest military diplomacy event of the year, the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, on Thursday, with over 500 representatives from more than 90 countries gathering in the Chinese capital.

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