Karachi: “Our country has showcased one of the best and technologically advanced air and ground equipments in the global market, thus, proudly achieving self-sufficiency in many fields related to defence sector.” Lieutenant General (R) Syed Muhammad Owais, HI (M) Secretary Defence Production stated while addressing the closing ceremony of IDEAS 2016 held at the Expo Center, Karachi.
He further added that Pakistan has always been conscientious of the reality that arms facilitate peace, desires to live as a harmonious and peace loving country in this competitive world.
Major General Agha Masood Akram HI(M) DG DEPO, Commodore Tahir Javed, Director (Media) DEPO and Brig. Waheed Mumtaz, Director Coordination DEPO and Mr. Zohair Naseer, COO Badar Expo Solutions were also present on the occasion.
He added that the aim of the IDEAS 2016 was to showcase our products, demonstrate our organization skills to plan and conduct a mega event of international stature and provide platform to convey our view points on security issues concerning Pakistan. He said by holding IDEAS 2016 successfully under the prevalent environment is the manifestation to build the image of Pakistan as a modern, progressive and tolerant state that is willing to co-exist peacefully with the international community.
While giving answer to a question he said we have achieved all targets of holding the IDEAS 2016. Around 90 foreign defence delegations from 43 countries participated, which shows the significance and success of the exhibition.
He highlighted that foreign delegates as well as exhibitors had a comfortable stay and a good message will be conveyed in the world that Pakistan is a peaceful country and has the organizational skills to hold a grand event in the most organized way.
Meanwhile, Major General Agha Masood Akram also briefed the media, and added that Pakistan had been in defence production since decades.
Our some of the major indigenously developed products were showcased in IDEAS-2016 including Main Battle Tank, Al-Khalid, JF-17 Thunder Fighter aircraft, Super Mushshak, K-8 Aircraft, Fast Attack Craft Missile Boats, UAVs, Armoured Personnel Carriers, Premium Grade Military Hardware and related technology
We received very good response for IDEAS 2016 from Turkey, China, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Far East. 14 MOUs were signed with different perspective international partners.
