Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the ninth International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2016 being held at Expo Centre in Karachi from Tuesday. Addressing the inauguration ceremony at IDEAS 2016, the Prime Minister said he is pleased to be attending the exhibition and welcomed the foreign delegations attending the expo.
The Prime Minister said the countrys defence products are of advanced quality and lauded the efforts of the Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) in strengthening public-private partnership in defence production. He said the country today presents vast opportunities for foreign investment, joint agreements and trade. The government is determined to further strengthen the economy, he added.
The Prime Minister also said Pakistan, in fact, pursues the motto of arms for peace, which has always been the tagline of IDEAS.
He said over two thousand weapons system and equipment on display in the exhibition also reflect broad-based participation of Pakistan's public and private sector in defence production and export, supported by research and development. He said IDEAS-2016 demonstrates results of collaboration of local and foreign technologies. These efforts have resulted in achieving self-reliance in defence production and opening up for exports.
The Prime Minister also assured defence products of Pakistan are state of the art and stand fully tested by our own armed forces. Our defence products have made their mark in many countries of the world. He, however, said there are many opportunities for further growth and exploration of new markets.
The military exhibition is being organized by Defense Export and Promotion Organization under theme of Arms for Peace. A total of 418 companies from 34 countries including 157 Pakistani firms are showcasing their products in this mega defence event.
90 delegates from forty three countries are participating in the event. The IDEAS-2016 team will welcome you at Karachi Expo Centre for the 9th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) event from 22 to 25 November 2016.
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