SAEDNEWS: Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani held a series of high-level meetings aimed at enhancing bilateral and multilateral naval cooperation on the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 international naval exercise in India.
According to SAEDNEWS, Rear Admiral Irani held separate meetings with Admiral Htein Win, Commander of Myanmar’s Navy; Admiral Aleksandr Alekseyevich Moiseyev, Commander of the Russian Navy; and Lieutenant General Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman Bin Hamed Al-Gharibi, Chief of Staff of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, to explore ways to enhance cooperation in the maritime domain.
During the discussions, the senior commanders highlighted the strategic importance of the seas for economic development and sustainable security. They stressed the need to expand professional interactions among navies, exchange training delegations, conduct joint exercises, and leverage each other’s technical and operational capacities.
Key topics included combating piracy, ensuring the security of maritime communication lines, maritime search and rescue operations, and managing maritime crises.
The Iranian Navy commander also pointed to Iran’s commitment to collective security and regional cooperation, describing multinational exercises as an effective platform for building trust, improving operational coordination, and exchanging experiences among participating nations.
Exercise MILAN 2026 marks the 13th edition of the Indian Navy’s biennial multilateral naval exercise, held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This year’s event coincides with the International Fleet Review (IFR) and the IONS Conclave, featuring participation from over 72 countries and more than 60 warships.
