Azeri weaponry exhibited in South Africa
CAPE TOWN – Weaponry made in Azerbaijan is displayed at an international exhibition being held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Azerbaijan is the only South Caucasus republic participating in the exhibition of military goods, Africa Aerospace Defence 2010, the biggest on the continent so far.
67 types of Azerbaijani military goods are displayed at the exhibition, joined by over 300 defense industry companies. The exhibits include light firearms, bullets, mines and mine launchers, and mortar rockets. The Matador and Marauder armored vehicles jointly manufactured by Azerbaijan and South Africa are on display as well.
Defense Industry Minister Yaver Jamalov, who heads the Azerbaijani delegation attending the exhibition, is due to meet a number of South African officials.
The most goods are displayed at the exhibition by China, which is followed by the United States and Turkey.
The exhibition will last until Saturday.
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