China’s Ministry of National Defense: China-Iran-Russia maritime joint exercises do not target any specific country

The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced that the "Security Bond-2024" joint exercise held by China, Iran and Russia in the Gulf of Oman does not target any specific country.

Apr 1, 2024 - 20:31
China’s Ministry of National Defense: China-Iran-Russia maritime joint exercises do not target any specific country
China’s Ministry of National Defense: China-Iran-Russia maritime joint exercises do not target any specific country

Wu Qian, spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference on Thursday that China, Iran and Russia have carried out multiple joint maritime exercises. This move is of great significance to strengthening the cooperation and exchanges between the navies of the three countries and jointly safeguarding regional maritime security. Significance.

Previously (March 14), the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that its, Iranian and Chinese naval warships had completed the active phase of the "Security Bond-2024" joint maritime exercise in the Gulf of Oman.

In 2018, the Islamic Republic of Iran, China and Russia held joint exercises in the Indian Ocean for the first time.

Iran, China and Russia held joint naval exercises aimed at practicing measures to ensure the safety of maritime economic activities. Representatives of the navies of the Republic of Azerbaijan, India, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan and the Republic of South Africa participated in this exercise as observers for the first time.