South Africa

18. September 2018

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO OPEN THE AFRICA AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE 2018 EXHIBITION

President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018 Exhibition at the Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 September 2018.

President Ramaphosa will officiate in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of South Africa’s armed forces.

The Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition attracts exhibitors in defence technology and innovation from across the world and showcases the capabilities of armed forces.

The exhibition is staged every two years. The 2016 event attracted 532 defence exhibitors from 34 countries, with 33 862 trade tourists visiting the show which injected R1,14  billion into the economy.

Enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson on 072 854 5707

Issued by the Presidency

Pretoria

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