Driving the news:
The second Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference (PIMEC) opened Monday in Karachi, drawing senior officials, defense industry leaders, and naval representatives from across the region. The Iranian Armed Forces delegation, led by Captain Daryoush Eskandari, participated for the first time with a dedicated pavilion highlighting the Islamic Republic’s defense and maritime capabilities.
Why it matters:
The event marks a visible step in Iran’s efforts to expand defense diplomacy and maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region — an area of increasing strategic competition among regional and global powers.
State of play:
PIMEC, which runs through November 6, is one of the region’s largest maritime gatherings, aimed at strengthening economic, technological, and defense cooperation in the maritime and trade sectors.
Zoom in:
Iran’s pavilion, set up by the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, displayed indigenous advancements in naval systems and technologies. Pakistani officials, including the country’s navy commander, visited the Iranian booth and praised Tehran’s growing defense industry and innovation in maritime technologies.
What they’re saying:
Pakistani officials emphasized their country’s “geo-strategic position” and “the central importance of the Indian Ocean” during their opening remarks, calling for enhanced maritime cooperation among neighboring and regional states.
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