Lucknow: Stating that the Uttar Pradesh stands for Unlimited Potential, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said DefExpo has succeeded in projecting a new identity of the state in defence sector and the Defence corridor received a huge boost for attracting new investments with the signing of 23 MoUs.
Mr Singh described DefExpo 2020 as an unprecedented success which not only witnessed participation of a large number of exhibitors but also forged new partnerships and attracted more than 12 lakh visitors.
Speaking at the valedictory ceremony on the fourth day of DefExpo 2020 at Lucknow Mr Singh said DefExpo would also establish India as a Defence manufacturing hub of the world and exporter.
He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the DefExpo and adopting policies that improved image of India on world stage.
Lucknow Declaration adopted by the first ever India-Africa Defence Ministers conclave is another landmark achievement of this DefExpo, he added.
The minister expressed gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the successful organisation of the event.
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath said his government had organised many international events during the last few years such as Prayagraj Kumbhmela, UP Investors’ summit and Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas and the successful organisation of DefExpo enhanced the image and prestige of Uttar Pradesh. Describing DefExpo as “Defence Kumbh”, he said the event witnessed presence of more than 3,000 foreign delegates, 10,000 Indian delegates and 12 lakh visitors and laid a strong foundation for development of UP Defence corridor
In his opening remarks, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar described DefExpo as a “job well done” as various events concluded smoothly.
The event was successful in raising awareness and interest of investors in UP Def corridor he added.
In this Defexpo, 1024 exhibitors participated, 172 of them being foreign companies. 40 Defence Ministers were part of total 70 foreign delegations that visited Lucknow. It also showed that India is not behind any other country in terms of digital technology prowess, Dr Ajay Kumar added.
