He also lauded growing military cooperation between the
two neighboring states, and called for more meetings and
talks between Iranian and Qatari commanders and defense
officials.
The Qatari General further stressed that Doha is ready
to boost ties with Tehran in all areas of military and
defense, including the transfer of experience, training
and joint exercises.
During the meeting, also attended by Iran's Ambassador
to Doha Abdollah Sohrabi and a number of Qatari officials
and military commanders, General Nasseri referred to various
geographical, religious and cultural commonalities between
Iran and Qatar and noted Tehran's efforts to promote bilateral
relations.
Nasseri said Iranian-Qatari ties could set an example
for close, brotherly relations between all Persian Gulf
states, which would boost security and stability in the
strategic region.
"The Islamic Republic is fully prepared for the
implementation of defense cooperation agreements, and
hosting and dispatching military delegations," he
stressed.
IRGC Navy dispatched a fleet of warships to Qatar as
part of the two countries' plans for expanding defense
ties and cooperation.
Earlier, Lieutenant Commander of the IRGC Naval Forces
Alireza Tangsiri said, "The measure was actually
adopted in response to the participation of a number of
Qatari military commanders in Payambar-e Azam (The Great
Messenger 5) regional drills of the IRGC and it will pave
the ground for boosting mutual cooperation,"
The IRGC was appointed to defend the Persian Gulf security
in 2008. The Iranian army has been tasked with controlling
the Sea of Oman and the Caspian Sea, while the full responsibility
for defending the Persian Gulf security has been entrusted
to the IRGC.
