Azerbaijan President Inaugurates ADEX-2024 Defense Exhibition in Baku
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the 5th Anniversary Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (ADEX-2024) and the 14th International Exhibition of Internal Security, Protection, and Rescue Equipment “Securex Caspian,” held at the Baku Expo Center.
In his address to participants, President Aliyev welcomed the international delegations and emphasized Azerbaijan's ability to host large-scale international events with professionalism and modern infrastructure. He noted that the successful organization of such events underscores Azerbaijan's security and stability, highlighting that the upcoming 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is one of the most significant global events hosted by the country this year.
Aliyev underscored the importance of the ADEX exhibition as a platform for fostering business relationships between leading military-industrial companies and defense sectors of friendly and allied nations. The event provides an opportunity to showcase the latest defense technologies and military equipment available in the global arms market. Hundreds of well-known companies are participating, aiming to strengthen international military-technical cooperation and sign new defense contracts.
Highlighting Azerbaijan’s defense industry advancements, President Aliyev pointed out that over 1,000 types of military products are currently produced in Azerbaijan, enhancing both national security and international defense partnerships. The president stressed that Azerbaijan is committed to further developing its defense capabilities, modernizing production facilities, and expanding its military-technical capacities.
Aliyev also mentioned the significant role Azerbaijan’s defense industry played in the country’s military successes, particularly during the 44-day Patriotic War, with the experience of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces now being studied by military institutions in developed countries.
Running concurrently with ADEX, the Securex Caspian exhibition features advanced security equipment and systems for law enforcement, border, rescue, and emergency services. President Aliyev expressed confidence that the innovations displayed would be well-received by participants.
“I am pleased to welcome you all to Azerbaijan,” Aliyev said, concluding his remarks with best wishes for the success of both exhibitions.
Politics
-
A gas tanker exploded at a petrol station in the centre of Grozny on Saturday evening. According to preliminary data, four people were killed.
-
On 10 and 11 October, Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra attended the last ministerial meeting before COP29. With just a month to go until the COP29 in Baku, it was an important occasion to address topics like climate finance, international carbon markets and Article 6, adaptation, mitigation, transparent reporting and the follow-up of the COP28 commitment to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
-
In a case that is disappointing but not surprising, the agreement between the government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for hosting the climate conference COP29, is replete with significant shortcomings and ambiguities on the protections for participants’ rights. Human Rights Watch has obtained a copy of this host country agreement, signed in August 2024, which has yet to be made public.
-
On October 12, a video conference meeting was held at the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense with the participation of military leadership, commanders of the branches of the armed forces, and leaders of major military units. Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov, recalling statements by President Ilham Aliyev, emphasized that the main goal of the army is to enhance military power and combat capabilities, as well as to prepare professional personnel.
Leave a review