President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in a high-profile meeting at the prestigious IDEX 2025 expo, further bolstering the long-standing defence co-operation between the two countries. The meeting dealt with the escalation of bilateral defence co-operation, military technology transfers, and cooperation on regional security policies.
The leaders considered improving defence collaboration, highlighting technological innovation as critical to contemporary warfare. Italy and the UAE enjoy a long relationship of security, and the negotiations were intended to open new prospects for cooperative military endeavors, investments in the defence industry, and exchanges of experience in emerging defence technologies.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visited IDEX 2025, which is among the world’s largest defence expos, after the meeting, to go through state-of-the-art defence technologies on offer from some of the best global defence companies. The show presented next-gen guns, AI-powered security measures, and other defense systems making defence in the world of the future.
IDEX 2025 remains an important forum for global defence cooperation, with the UAE reaffirming its vision for strengthening global partnerships. The UAE’s meeting with Italy reflects a shared vision for security, stability, and technological advancement in the defence industry.
