President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday toured the 16th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi.
This year's edition, which began on Monday, coincides with the 30th anniversary of the launch of IDEX.
Sheikh Mohamed, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, visited the pavilions and stands of several companies and national entities who are showcasing the latest technology and developments in the defence industry.
The UAE President was briefed by representatives of the participating countries and companies on their innovations in equipment manufacturing and their production of advanced defence technology systems.
Sheikh Mohamed said that the organising of IDEX over the past three decades emphasised the UAE's approach of building bridges of communication and cooperation with the world.
He thanked the organisers and partners of the exhibition and expressed his appreciation for their contribution to the ongoing success and development of the event.
During the tour, the UAE President also met with several heads of the participating delegations and guests at IDEX.
On the sidelines of the event, His Highness met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic; Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Éric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation; and Neal Blue, Chairman and CEO of General Atomics (GA).
During the tour, Sheikh Mohamed was also accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs in the Presidential Court; and Staff Lt. General Engineer Issa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today toured the 16th edition of IDEX 2023 at #ADNEC.
— IDEX (@IDEX_UAE) February 21, 2023
This year's edition, coincides with the 30th anniversary of the launch of IDEX. pic.twitter.com/S8MkMfgAWu
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