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It can be confidently stated that the ADEX exhibition, now in its fifth edition, will once again be conducted to the highest standards, as in previous years. The defence industry holds substantial potential for reducing carbon emissions, and I believe that ADEX 2024, taking place ahead of COP29, offers an ideal platform for professional discussions on this topic.

ADEX plays a unique role in fostering business relationships between prominent military-industrial enterprises, as well as leading international companies from allied and friendly countries. This exhibition provides extensive opportunities to explore the latest advancements in modern defence technologies and military equipment available for export on the global arms market, and to establish new agreements in the realm of international military-technical cooperation. Hundreds of world-renowned companies showcase their products at this event. ADEX is a significant occasion for countries to strengthen their defence industries, enhance production capabilities, implement modern and innovative tools, and exchange valuable experiences.

This year's exhibition is abundant in innovations, both in terms of its content and participants. The exhibition coincides with the "Year of Solidarity for a Green World" as well as the COP29 international event. The "Rebuild Karabakh" exhibition shares a common goal with this prestigious event: cooperation for sustainable development. The exhibits and discussion topics presented at the exhibition cover restoration and reconstruction efforts, solidarity, and environmental sustainability.

Today, the samples of weapons and equipment presented by the Republic of Azerbaijan at the ADEX 2024 exhibition are an indicator of the level of development of the scientific, technical, and industrial potential of our state. The presented weapons and equipment were also successfully tested during the 44-day Patriotic War. The ADEX exhibition is an ideal platform for large-scale demonstration of the latest achievements of the defence industrial complex of Azerbaijani and world companies, the exchange of experience between national and foreign specialists, and the creation of effective ties. I consider the holding of this exhibition an important event for the defence industry sector of the economy.

The annual ADEX exhibition is a very effective and influential platform that brings together military industrial enterprises, specialists, and relevant international organizations that produce modern weapons and technologies, which play an important role in the development of international relations in the field of military-technical cooperation. This project, which has an increasing number of participating companies and is supported year by year at the state level in Azerbaijan, also directly creates a favorable ground for the promotion and promotion of the achievements of the defense industry in the world, as well as the strengthening of scientific and technological potential.
 

Having become a traditional and favorable venue not only for companies involved in the production and sale of defence products, but also for regular customers and new buyers, ADEX plays a significant role in the development of military-technical cooperation at the international level, in establishing business ties between military-industrial enterprises producing modern warfare and technologies, foreign and local companies, as well as specialists in this field and in inking new contracts between them.
 

Caspian Agro, recognized as the largest international exhibition in the region's agricultural domain, offers an invaluable opportunity for agricultural professionals to acquaint themselves with emerging techniques, technologies, and systems, as it does every year. Furthermore, the exhibition serves as a pivotal platform for the exchange of ideas and the establishment of partnerships among experts and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector, including representatives from abroad.

I am confident that the TransLogistica Caspian exhibition, like every year, will help to get acquainted with the presented innovations, establish new business relations, and create conditions for further strengthening of relations.

I am confident that during the exhibition, organized as part of the Baku Water Week, important steps will be taken towards acquainting representatives from the public and private sectors, addressing existing issues, and identifying innovative methods in the field of water management. I believe that the exhibition will bring forth new initiatives and foster the establishment of effective business relationships, thereby making a significant contribution to the development of our country's water economy, particularly aiding in the prompt reintegration of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur.
 

Road & Traffic exhibition, is a unique event in Caspian region that bring together professionals involved in road infrastructure, public transport, road safety and information technology. This is a rare opportunity to provide industry professionals with up-to-date solutions in the design and construction of roads, bridges and tunnels; to meet with public transport operators of Azerbaijan.

The Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan exhibitions offer a visual showcase of our country's achievements in agriculture and the food industry, and the successes of entrepreneurs in these sectors. These events also serve as hubs for sharing information on innovative technologies, fostering the growth of businesses in related fields, and facilitating the exchange of best practices. The annual participation of numerous local and international companies in the exhibitions, along with the influx of visitors, reflects the interest of consumers and businesses in the agricultural sector and innovations within it.

The military exhibition ADEX and Securex Caspian as an important event in the field of defense and security attracts the attention of experts and stakeholders from different countries of the world. Exhibitions are not only a showcase for technical achievements, but also a platform for deepening international cooperation in the field of cyberdiplomatics and information security.
 

The TransLogistica exhibition is an important business platform for the exchange of experience, best practices, knowledge and ideas in the fi eld of transport, transit and logistics in the Eurasian region, thus giving an additional impetus to achieving the set goal. In this environment, the transport and logistics industry, which involves opportunities and risks, is undergoing tremendous changes: new technologies, new market participants, new customer expectations and new business models. In this connection, there open various paths of possible development of the sector.

Exhibitions such as these accomplish just that: they bring together a variety of sectors including livestock, poultry, and horticulture, and emphasize the importance of digitalization in agriculture. They also present an excellent opportunity for experts, the private sector, and farmers to share their knowledge and experience, while establishing ties with both domestic and international partners.

This event is one of the most important in the series of events and exhibitions related to the agricultural sector and food industry. Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan are important events for Azerbaijan that also catalyze the promotion of modern technologies at the local, regional, and global levels, acting as a single platform for establishing cooperation. Having actively participated in this exhibition for many years, business representatives of Uzbekistan have strengthened cooperation between our countries.