Putin noted that the event, which opened this Monday, attracts experts from many countries, and Moscow assesses and supports this interest, appreciates partnership relations, and is ready to promote them, the message stressed, according to the official Kremlin website.

The president also called for cooperation in creating a new, fairer, and multipolar world.

Since 2015, the Army International Military-Technical Forum has been held annually in Kubinka, outskirts of Moscow.

Attending this tenth edition, running through August 14 at the Patriot Exhibition Center, are representatives of more than 120 foreign companies and military delegations from 83 countries, including 39 defense ministers and chiefs of military staff.

Belarus, China, India, and Iran set up their national pavilions or stands of defense companies at the Army 2024 Forum.

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