If we can’t get representatives to get together anymore at the UN, perhaps events like IDEX the massive International Defence Exhibition & Conference which took place last week in the United Arab Emirates would be a suitable venue.
Where else would you get the Libyan Charge d’Affaires, Algerian Chief of Staff or Somalian Deputy Minister of Defence rubbing shoulders with the French Commissioner General for Armament, German Deputy Minister of Defence, Russian Head of Defence, rubbing shoulders in turn with the British Minister for Defense Affairs and US Deputy Commander in Chief.
There are even 14 Israeli firms to pitch to the 17 Arab countries in attendance.
www.worldsecurity-index.com – IDEX 2003 – VIPs and Official Delegations – KNM Media LLP