The 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024) commenced at the Karachi Expo Centre on Tuesday.
Inaugurated by Minister for Defence and Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the exhibition will continue till November 22 (Friday).
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Besides trade visitors, more than 350 high-level delegations from 55 countries are visiting the exhibition, a mega-regional event; biennially organised by the Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO) in Pakistan.Play Video
Since its inception in the year 2000, IDEAS has emerged as an international rendezvous for defence manufacturers, entrepreneurs, R&D specialists, financial experts and top-level policymakers to promote cooperation, knowledge sharing and support ventures in the field of defence collaboration.
It brings together the global defence industry for synergistic businesses and cooperation.
In his inaugural address, the federal minister said that today, Pakistan offered enormous opportunities for profitable investments, joint ventures and trade in all sectors including the defence industry.
He said that IDEAS served as a regional gateway for international manufacturers and suppliers to explore new avenues of defence cooperation through joint ventures, outsourcing and collaboration.
Asif said technologies were playing a vital role in confronting modern-day security challenges and their responsible use can make the world a better and safer place.
Pakistan, being a responsible state, is always committed to playing its role in international peace, stability, and order, he said.
“Reciprocity, mutual interests and international norms are the guiding principles that govern Pakistan’s relations at the bilateral and multilateral levels.”
He said that the government always believed in meaningful dialogue on the basis of equality not only to resolve bilateral issues but also to give a chance for peace and harmony in the region.
“At our end, we in collaboration with our partners are steadfast to this unflinching commitment for peace and stability in the world,” he said.
