Minister's Message

Most states that are depended upon foreign military assistance and imports, seem to have provided suitable leverage to the supplying country in an unexpected harsh situation. In another words, when a country acquires defensive hardware and weapon system, it shall have to also import a whole array of advisers, technical specialists with an instrument that can be wielded by the supplier to exert influence upon the domestic and foreign policies of the recipient. Needless to say that imperialistic nature of some governments would also encourage illegal intervention in the top official s' decisions long before an opportunity comes in light to revoke any military deal. 

The above insight concerns issues dealing with arms acquisition that could become real threat to the national security and sovereignty of the country. For the purpose this argument, it is important to look for a capable and more reliable source that has independent defence and foreign policy. A source that struggles to create a better world with peace and security, builds up trust and cooperation instead of  hatred and division.

Contrary to above, Iran's defence cooperation policy is to share its technology with ligitimate governments and make it accessible to Islamic states and neighbour countries. This doctrine calls for regional ties and international treaties that will also prevent arrogant attitudes towards vulnerable state's army infrastructure and never allows an invisible foreign domination to be formed against a legal government.

To give a deep thought into my opinion, I hereby propose our honourable readers to study the present directory which is published almost biennially with over 350 illustrated and detailed pages. This could be considered as good start towards self-sufficiency and confidence. The message that is well-noted by connoisseurs.

Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi
   Minister of  Defence
Islamic Republic of Iran