Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met today with Ruslan Zhaksylykov, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the 17th International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2025) in Abu Dhabi. The discussions focused on reviewing and strengthening bilateral cooperation, especially in the defence sector. Key points included identifying opportunities for exchanging expertise and training to enhance defence capabilities and readiness, which supports the overall development goals of both nations.

The meeting was attended by Major General Staff Mubarak Saeed bin Gafan Al Jabri, who is the Deputy Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee for IDEX and NAVDEX 2025, as well as Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence.