Union Minister Ajay Bhatt on visit to Riyadh as head of Indian delegation for ongoing World Defence Show 2024

Raksha Rajya Mantri Ajay Bhatt is on a visit to Riyadh as head of the Indian delegation for the ongoing World Defence Show (WDS) 2024. The five-day show is showcasing the latest advancements in defence technology serving as a vital platform for international collaboration amongst the participating companies.

Mr. Bhatt held a meeting with the Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the sidelines of the show yesterday.

They discussed various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation. The Minister also held talks with the Assistant Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia Dr Khaled Al-Bayari, with whom he discussed ways to further strengthen the long-standing and multi-faceted defence cooperation between the two countries. The World Defence Show commenced on the 4th of this month and will conclude tomorrow.