President Ilham Aliyev has sent an address to the participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX 2026) and the 15th Anniversary International Exhibition for Internal Security, Safety and Rescue Equipment (Securex Caspian 2026).

Operativ Media reports that the address reads:

"Dear exhibition participants and distinguished guests!

I congratulate you on the opening of the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition, ADEX 2026, and the 15th Anniversary International Exhibition for Internal Security, Safety and Rescue Equipment, Securex Caspian 2026, and warmly welcome you to Azerbaijan.

It is gratifying to see that the ADEX exhibition, traditionally held in Baku, has become one of the region's most prestigious and beneficial defense industry platforms. The growing interest in this exhibition year after year, along with the representation of numerous countries and leading companies, clearly reflects its relevance and international prestige.

Bringing together defense industry agencies, military experts, and companies from friendly and partner countries, this important international exhibition provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the latest technologies, modern weapon systems, military equipment, and innovative solutions across various defense sectors. It also serves as a platform to discuss new cooperation opportunities and establish mutually beneficial partnerships.

Strengthening defense capabilities and ensuring national security are among the key priorities of Azerbaijan's state policy. Thanks to consistent measures, our country's defense industry has undergone significant development, entering a qualitatively new stage and substantially expanding its production capabilities. Defense products manufactured by local enterprises not only play a crucial role in equipping our Armed Forces but also stand out for their competitiveness in international markets, drawing significant interest from relevant agencies in various countries. Azerbaijan's achievements in the defense industry serve to strengthen our military-technical potential and deepen cooperation with friendly and partner nations.

Today, the quality and reliability of Azerbaijan's defense products are highly valued internationally. The ADEX exhibition is of particular importance for presenting both the strength and potential of our country's defense-industrial complex, including its innovative technologies, and the modern products and new achievements of our partners' defense enterprises to the international community.

Held alongside ADEX, the Securex Caspian exhibition, now in its 15th year, has also earned great prestige as a specialized event showcasing advanced technologies in security, protection, rescue, and emergency management.

I am confident that the ADEX and Securex Caspian exhibitions will make a significant contribution to establishing new business contacts among participants and strengthening military-technical partnership.

Once again, I warmly welcome each of you, wish the exhibitions every success, and wish the participants productive work!"