It is a matter of pride for Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. To be the event manager for 5th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar. Ever since its inaugural show in 2000, IDEAS 2008 for the first time introduces defence-related ancillary products thus providing an ideal opportunity for defence related manufacturers to collaborate with Pakistan or other prospective international partners.

Ecommerce Gateway feels an honor to work with DG DEPO, Major General Farooq who certainly through his professional and visionary leadership has paved a way for the development of defence sector industry in shape of IDEAS-2008 which indeed acts as a Catalyst for Growth in Pakistan’s Economy through Public/Private Partnership at the highest forums.

My sincere appreciation goes to the Government of Pakistan and the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Defence Export Promotion Organization, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, the Government of Sindh, the City District Government of Karachi, in addition to various other public and private firms that have contributed in making IDEAS-2008 a success.

In the end, I would like to welcome all the exhibitors, delegations, dignitaries and trade visitors from all over the world to the event and hope that their participation in IDEAS-2008 proves beneficial on win –win basis.