Iraq Defence Minister confirms his participation at Iraq Defence & Security Summit

The summit, which will take place in Dubai on 16-17 February 2008, will welcome H.E. The Minister along with a team Deputies and Director Generals, to discuss Iraqi defence issues and to forge the relationships that will aid the development of the sector in Iraq.

Welcoming strong support from the Iraqi Ministries of Defence, Interior, National Security Affairs, Communications and Science & Technology - along with their counterparts from the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) - the purpose of the summit is to provide the opportunity for officials to meet with the international business community and discuss the practical, commercial and technical solutions required to aid the defence, security and ICT sectors.

The IDSC Summit will focus heavily on Iraq's various security and defence requirements, including the Iraqi police service, defence and security equipment procurement, civil defence, border enforcement, fire service and facilities protection and the role of private security companies. Solutions from the telecommunications and technology sectors will also be discussed.

A number of the pre-eminent operators in the defence, security, technology and telecommunications market have already confirmed their participation at the summit.

A limited number of delegate passes are available for this summit, while there are also potential sponsorship opportunities available for suitable organisations.