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Detailed explanation-1: -The exercises, dubbed Maritime Cooperation 2022, will feature Russia’s Pacific Fleet flagship – the missile cruiser Varyag – a frigate and two corvettes, the statement said, adding that China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy will send two destroyers, two patrol ships, a multipurpose supply ship, and a diesel submarine.

Detailed explanation-2: -’Milan’ is the name of the multilateral naval exercise which is hosted by the Indian Navy. This is a biennial exercise and features seminars, sports, social events, and professional exercises among the participating nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Official relations began in 1937. The two civilizations have had a history of cultural, political, and economic exchanges along the Silk Road since at least 200 BC, and possibly earlier. To this day, China and Iran have developed a friendly economic and strategic partnership.

Detailed explanation-4: -Iran and Russia are strategic allies and form an axis in the Caucasus alongside Armenia. Iran and Russia are also military allies in the conflicts in Syria and Iraq and partners in Afghanistan and post-Soviet Central Asia; and shares a common interest in suppressing Sunni Islamism and pan-Sunni political groups.