Navy chiefs of 35 countries to convene in Tehran

Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has announced that navy chiefs from 35 countries are slated to attend an international conference due to open in Tehran on Sunday.

Speaking to reporters during a press conference in Tehran on Saturday, Khanzadi said the Iranian capital is scheduled to host the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) from Sunday, April 22, to Wednesday, April 25.

In addition to the IONS member states, some countries like the Caspian Sea littoral states requested to take part in the gathering as guests, which was accepted, he added.

Source: tehrantimes