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Milipol India 2025 commenced with a solemn one-minute standing condolence at Yashobhoomi in Delhi, honoring the families of victims affected by the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Srinagar.
New Delhi, April 23, 2025 – The highly anticipated Milipol India 2025, an international platform for innovation, collaboration, and dialogue in the field of homeland security, officially opened today at the Yashobhoomi (IICC) in New Delhi. This prestigious event, running from April 23 to 25, 2025, is organized by Inter Ads Exhibition Pvt. Ltd., India, and Comexposium, France, with the support of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and the Ministry of the Interior, France.
The second edition of the event was inaugurated by Mr. François-Noël Buffet, Minister attached to the Minister of the Interior of France. The opening ceremony was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including His Excellency Dr. Thierry Mathou, the French Ambassador to India, and Colonel Yannick Vidal, Chief of Staff for Operations from the French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), alongside senior officials from Indian and French security and governmental agencies.
In his keynote address, Mr. Nityanand Rai, India’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, emphasized the growing importance of Indo-French cooperation in the security sector, particularly in the co-production of advanced technologies.
“Together, we can enhance the capabilities of our security forces, invest in co-production with advanced technologies, and create an environment where both nations’ startups, MSMEs, and industries can collaborate, innovate, and succeed,” Mr. Rai stated.
Mr. François-Noël Buffet highlighted the deepening Indo-French defense and security collaboration and stressed the importance of expanding this partnership further, including into emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this regard, he referenced key discussions held during the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10–11, 2025, between the President of France and the Prime Minister of India.
The strengthened partnership between our two countries will help address emerging threats such as cybercrimes and terrorism,” Mr Buffet noted.
Milipol India 2025 brings together numerous international exhibitors from countries including India, France, the Netherlands, the UAE, the United States, and others. These participants are showcasing a wide range of cutting-edge technologies in surveillance, AI-driven security systems, cybersecurity, crisis management, and more — setting the tone for the future of global security.
The event features state-level conferences and expert panels, where regional security issues, strategic coordination, and innovation-led solutions are being actively discussed. These sessions provide a vital platform for high-level interaction among industry leaders, defense experts, and policy decision-makers.
On reinforcing bilateral economic ties, Mr. Rai added:
“France is India’s fifth-largest trading partner. France views India as an important market for its products and is keen on increasing joint ventures and promoting investment in India. Together, we can make significant investments in our security forces, creating a security environment that fosters innovation, co-production, and mutual growth for MSMEs in both countries.”
Milipol India 2025 is not just a trade event — it is a strategic gathering that strengthens international cooperation, supports technological progress, and promotes a safer world. As it continues over the coming days, the event is expected to drive impactful conversations and collaborations that will shape future policies and security paradigms globally.
