I welcome our esteemed guests, official delegates, foreign exhibitors and trade visitors who have joined us at IDEAS-2014 from various parts of the world. Their presence is a sign of success and acknowledgement for DEPO in managing a mega event of international stature since 2000. With its vast scope and attendance, IDEAS exhibits state-of-the-art technology in the defence sector.
Over the years, IDEAS has attained the standard of a high class defence exhibition for showcasing the impressive variety of defence related products. It provides an excellent opportunity to defence delegations and analysts from all across the world to witness and evaluate the products and services offered by Pakistan's defence equipment manufacturers, as well as international aerospace and defence companies. The exhibition also includes a seminar where eminent international and Pakistani speakers present their views on defence and security related issues. Over a period of fourteen years, IDEAS has prominently emerged on the map of world defence exhibitions.
The foremost purpose of IDEAS is to act as a platform for convergence of international and domestic defence exhibitors, international delegations and top level policy planners for creation of new opportunities and promotion of mutual co-operation in the field of defence. IDEAS-2014 will demonstrate Pakistan's capabilities and skills in conceiving, manufacturing, training and providing services related to the defence sector. This also includes maintenance, repair and overhauling facilities. It presents the defence sector of the developed world tremendous opportunities for joint ventures, out sourcing and collaboration.
I would like to convey my gratitude to the Ministry of Defence Production, Armed Forces and Para Military Forces of Pakistan, as well as, Government of Sindh for extending their unflinching support to IDEAS-2014. I am especially grateful for the warmth and whole-hearted support that 'Karachiites' always exhibit to welcome foreign and local guests.
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