CAIRO, June 4, 2018 (MENA) - Cairo is poised to host the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2018, slated for December 3-5. IDEX, the only international defence exhibition and conference in the MENA region, will be held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The exhibition demonstrates the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defence. It is a unique platform to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses and armed forces throughout the region. It also aims to promote for tourism in Egypt and show Egypt's good reputation as a strong and pioneering state in the region, Minister of State for Military Production Maj. Gen. Mohamed el Assar said Monday. He asserted that Egypt has played over the past few years a key and influential role in the region in terms of military and defense potentials.