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Delegates give big thumbs up for Expo 2020 Dubai

Dubai - 'Expo 2020 Dubai is set to be a cultural and commercial extravaganza'

As the countdown ticks towards Expo 2020 Dubai, participating countries have given a stirring endorsement to the event, saying they are confident of the emirate’s capabilities to host the world’s greatest show.

As Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General, Expo 2020 Dubai, said last summer: “When we come together as one, humanity knows no limits. Our promise still stands — connecting minds, creating the future.”
And more than 370 delegates representing 173 of the Expo’s 190-plus participating countries, who had assembled this week for the sixth International Participants Meeting (IPM) at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, as well as those who attended it virtually, reinforced that point and said that they were committed to a World Expo that will unify, excite and inspire.

The participating countries were united in their belief that Expo 2020 Dubai will help build a better future for everyone. Over the course of the meeting, held over two days, the participating countries were made aware of Dubai’s readiness in delivering a safe, secure and truly exceptional Expo that will build bridges, inspire action and come up with real-life solutions to global challenges. The participants at the IPM expressed their unwavering support and enthusiasm for the six-month showpiece, which they believe will provide a launchpad towards building a better world for everyone.

“This week’s face-to-face meeting demonstrates that Expo 2020 is ready — and the world is ready — for a global gathering that will unite us and inspire us to work together to build a better future for everyone. Now more than ever, we need to come together to seek solutions to the challenges we all face,” said Erik Linquier, Commissioner-General for France at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Meanwhile, Alexey Gruzdev, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade and Commissioner-General for Russia at Expo 2020, said: “The whole world is waiting for October 1 for this truly grandiose event — the first to be held on such a large scale in the post-pandemic era. I am convinced that Expo 2020 Dubai will become a vivid embodiment of the victory of humanity, which has united its knowledge and efforts to confront this new threat.”

Mohsin bin Khamis Al Balushi, Commissioner-General of the Sultanate of Oman at Expo 2020 Dubai, spoke about the strong bond between the UAE and Oman.

“Expo 2020 Dubai is set to be a cultural and commercial extravaganza. Oman and the UAE have always enjoyed an exceptional relationship, one that is built on trust, openness and cooperation. Oman’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai is yet another step towards strengthening the ties between the two neighbouring countries,” said Al Balushi.

During the two-day IPM, attendees were briefed on the latest in operations, security, city readiness, marketing and communications, and programming, while organisers also presented the stringent measures being taken to ensure the health and well-being of Expo’s workforce, participants and visitors, in line with the UAE’s wider efforts to combat Covid-19.

Expo 2020 Dubai will run from October 1 to March 3, 2022.

Delegates applaud...

Raphael Nascimento,Pavilion Director, Brazil

This international participants meeting has been another crucial step towards our preparation to welcome the world in Dubai. It was also an excellent opportunity to witness what more than 190 countries have built together, in spite of the many hurdles we have all faced in the last year or so.

Manuel Salchli - Commissioner General of the Swiss Pavilion and Chairman of the Steering Committee Expo 2020 Dubai.

Expo 2020 and the UAE have worked diligently to implement a far-reaching programme of precautionary measures, in close collaboration with the relevant local authorities and following the guidance of the world’s leading medical experts. The UAE should be applauded for bringing 173 participating nations to Dubai for this important meeting, ensuring the safety and well-being of all attendees.

Michelle LSY, Malaysia Pavilion Director, Malaysia Expo 2020 Dubai

We would like to congratulate Expo officials on the successful IPM event that was held recently. Bringing together more than 190 participating nations is truly no easy task and Expo delivered it smoothly and seamlessly. In these challenging times, it is encouraging and heartwarming to see so many of the nations coming together to deliver the best for Expo 2020 Dubai. This is a show of the human spirit, delivering on our commitments, sharing aspirations and hopes which truly resonates with Expo theme - connecting minds, creating the future.

Sebastian Rosito, Deputy Commissioner General and Director of the German Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

The International Participants Meeting was another important milestone on the way towards Expo 2020 Dubai. We have truly appreciated the exchange with the other participants. It is great to see how nations are coming together again to organise a global event of such large significance for our future approaches to topics such as sustainability, which the German Pavilion is dedicated to. We are currently installing all exhibits and the corresponding technology in our pavilion and cannot wait to start welcoming visitors in October.

Ulrich Kromer von Baerle, Director of the Baden-Württemberg House

With the IPM Expo 2020 Dubai has once again proofed that the organisation and planning of this mega-event is doing very well. So, we can look forward to a great opening on October 1, 2021. Baden-Württemberg as the only region among all the nations at Expo 2020 will convey the federal state’s innovative strength and potential in a powerful and creative way to all visitors. We will now finish the building and then work will begin on setting up our exhibition, which will present Baden-Württemberg's unique innovation system under the motto “Feel the Spirit of Innovation".

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