Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh delivered his remarks during a meeting with Turkey’s Minister of National Defense, General Yaşar Güler, held in Ankara on Thursday. Iran’s defense minister underscored the substantial common ground shared between Iran and Turkey, noting that the cultural and religious links far outweigh their differences. Nasirzadeh emphasized that one of Iran’s key priorities is the enhancement and fortification of defense relations and interactions with neighboring countries. In other parts of his speech, Iran’s Defense Minister addressed recent regional developments, specifically highlighting Israel’s ongoing aggressive actions against various nations. The Turkish defense minister highlighted the significance of Nasirzadeh’s visit to Ankara, characterizing it as a clear indication of the strong ties between the two countries across various sectors.