Economic power is the most important factor in the authority of the nation today and tomorrow. Hojjatoleslam said this power cannot be achieved without science-based efforts, Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabifard said in a sermon in Tehran in his prayer sermon this Friday.
Referring to the Maritime Security Belt 2025 between Iran, China and Russia at Chabahar Port, Abarabifard said, “The existence of Russia and China shows the will of these countries to protect their interests in areas that have been controlled by Western countries in the past.”
He went on to say, “The Eurasian Times website reported that holding the exercise will strengthen Iran’s role as a major maritime player in the region.”
The clergy also said the goal of the exercise is to strengthen maritime security and increase the level of cooperation, training skills and military trust among participating forces.
MNA/