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 on 5th, Feb.