Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu opened the "Army 2020" forum and the Army international games

Russian Defenсe Minister Sergei Shoigu declared the International Military and Technical Forum "Army-2020" and the Army international games open.

"All words are spoken. I can only do one thing - declare the International Military and Technical Forum "Army-2020" and the Army international games - 2020 open, " Sergei Shoigu said today at a ceremony in Kubinka near Moscow.

According to him, the forum has become the world's largest arms exhibition.

"Representatives of many countries have gathered here today. More than 90 delegations arrived to see the achievements of Russian weapons manufacturers, all that our defence industry can do, " the Minister said.

He thanked everyone who found an opportunity to come to the forum to participate in it, as well as in the International Army Games.

The International Military and Technical Forum "Army-2020" is held from 23 to 29 August 2020 on the territory of the congress and exhibition center of the Russian Armed Forces "Patriot", the Alabino training ground and Kubinka airfield. In addition, part of the demonstration shows will be held at the Ashuluk training ground in the Astrakhan region. They will be broadcast at the forum's venues in "Patriot" park.

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