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The third day of SAHA EXPO, organized by SAHA Istanbul—Turkey's and Europe's largest industrial cluster—under the auspices of the Presidency, supported by 6 ministries and the Presidency of Defense Industries, and with Anadolu Agency (AA) as the global communication partner, began under the shadow of the terrorist attack on TUSAŞ.
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In addition to existing security measures, security protocols at the entrance to the fairgrounds were tightened, and it was decided that members of the press without accreditation would not be admitted to the fair.
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A memorial ceremony was held in front of the TUSAŞ stand at 11:00 AM to demonstrate resolve in the face of the heinous attack on TUSAŞ and to offer condolences.
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To emphasize unity and solidarity, the Turkish flag was displayed on all LED screens throughout the fairgrounds.
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Leading companies in the defense industry also reacted to the attack at the fair, where 1,478 companies from over 120 countries, 178 foreign procurement delegations, and 312 official delegations, including 25 at the ministerial level, are expected to participate.
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Companies, primarily the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), TÜBİTAK, ASELSAN, BAYKAR, Türksat, HAVELSAN, ROKETSAN, the Turkey Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation), OTOKAR, Nurol, STM, FNSS, ULAK Communications, and SARSILMAZ, used images of the Turkish flag on the LED screens at their respective stands.
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BMC's display included the following statement: "We condemn the treacherous terrorist attack on TUSAŞ and want our beloved nation and everyone to know that this vile attack targeting our defense industry will never achieve its goal and will not intimidate us. We wish God's mercy upon our martyrs and a speedy recovery to our veterans."
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Meanwhile, foreign companies, particularly from Ukraine, Pakistan, Bulgaria, and the USA, also emphasized their support for Turkey by using images of the Turkish flag at their stands.
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News Source : 12punto
