On Tuesday, the 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024) commenced at the Karachi Expo Centre. Defence and Defence Production Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif inaugurated the event, which runs until November 22.
This biennial exhibition, organized by Pakistan’s Defence Export Promotion Organisation (DEPO), has attracted over 350 delegations from 55 countries. Since 2000, IDEAS has become a key venue for defence manufacturers, entrepreneurs, R&D specialists, financial experts, and policymakers. They collaborate, share knowledge, and initiate ventures in defence.
IDEAS 2024 is a hub for the global defence industry, fostering synergistic business opportunities and partnerships. Minister Asif highlighted Pakistan’s potential for profitable investments and joint ventures in defence and other sectors during his opening remarks.
He pointed out that IDEAS allows international manufacturers and suppliers to explore new defence cooperation opportunities through joint ventures, outsourcing, and collaboration.
کراچی میں بین الاقوامی دفاعی نمائش آئیڈیاز 2024 کا آغاز
بین الاقوامی تجارتی اور فوجی وفود نمائش میں شریک
ڈی جی رینجرز سندھ میجر جنرل محمد شمریزکا مختلف اسٹالز کا دورہ
ڈی جی رینجرز نےجدیداسلحہ، ڈرونز اور دیگر دفاعی سامان کا معائنہ کیا
مختلف اسٹالز پر موجود اسٹاف نے ڈی جی… pic.twitter.com/P4e6VQqgwv
— IDEAS Exhibition Pakistan (@IDEASPakistan) November 19, 2024Asif stressed the importance of technology in tackling today’s security challenges and advocated for its responsible use to enhance global safety. He confirmed Pakistan’s dedication to international peace and stability and its following of principles of reciprocity, mutual interests, and international norms.
Asif also noted the advancements in Pakistan’s defence industry, which now competes globally. He called for stronger ties between academia and the industry and greater public-private collaboration in defence manufacturing.
IDEAS 2024 has surpassed previous space, bookings, exhibitors, and delegates records. The fully booked Karachi Expo Centre hosts over 560 exhibitors from 41 countries, including Turkey, China, Iran, the UK, North America, and others, with a mix of 55% international and 45% local exhibitors.
