Diplomats from over 20 nations, including defence attachés from the US, Russia, China, France, Canada and the UK met in Abu Dhabi recently to discuss their participation at an upcoming defence event in the UAE capital.

Organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company in coordination with the UAE Armed Forces GHQ and headline sponsor Tawazun, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) and Naval Defence Exhibition (Navdex) will take place at Abu Dhabi’s National Exhibition Centre from February 17 to 21.

The diplomatic community will play a significant part in the coordination of international delegations and senior visitors to Idex, Navdex and the Gulf Defence Conference, visiting ships to Navdex and the participation of national pavilions.

Idex 2011 saw over 1,060 visitors representing 52 countries, including 400 official delegates and 32 national pavilions. – TradeArabia News Service