Lucknow Declaration Adopted at the 1st India-Africa Defence Ministers Conclave, 2020

Lucknow Declaration Adopted at the 1st India-Africa Defence Ministers Conclave, 2020

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Defence

 In news:

• The first India-Africa Defence Ministers’ Conclave held in Lucknow

• adopted the Lucknow Declaration

Highlights :

• To deepen cooperation to combat the growing threat of terrorism 
• Preserve maritime security by sharing information, intelligence and surveillance

From Prelims Point of view:

DEFEXPO

The DefExpo is biennial event organized by Ministry of Defence. The 11th edition of the event promises to bring in new technological solutions. 

• Defence Exhibition Organisation is an autonomous organisation of the Indian Government established in 1981.
• The organisation was established to promote export potential of the Indian defence industry. 
• The agency is responsible for organising international exhibitions such as DEFEXPO and Indian participation at overseas exhibitions.