Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner General Says Expo 2023 Doha Will See Widest International Participation in Exhibition's History

Doha, September 16 (QNA) - HE Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner General Ambassador Bader bin Omar Al Dafa revealed that Expo 2023 Doha will witness the widest international participation in the history of the horticultural exhibition, estimating the participation of more than 80 countries and international organizations.
In a press statement, His Excellency said that the number of countries and international organizations that have completed all procedures to participate in the exhibition to date has reached 79 countries and international organizations, with other countries and regional and international organizations to still complete their procedures before the launch of the Expo 2023 Doha.
He said that 46 commissioners from countries participating in the Expo 2023 Doha attended the last General Commissioners meeting, which was an occasion to coordinate and prepare for this important global event, in addition to being an occasion for participants to reaffirm their commitment to ensuring the exhibition's success, to be held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region, and in a country with a dry desert climate.
He added that discussions revolved around fostering an environment of collaboration and partnership ahead of the awaited Expo 2023 Doha. The Commissioners General also addressed all organizational aspects, including zone operation and site service, sponsorship activation, volunteer programs and sustainability initiatives. He added that they visited and toured the exhibition site in Al Bidda Park and expressed their satisfaction with the good organization in place. The Organizing Committee of the Expo 2023 Doha Horticultural Exhibition and all commissioners expected the exhibition to be a resounding success beyond all previous editions, especially given the State of Qatar's great success in organizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
His Excellency stressed that the Expo 2023 Doha offers participating countries and international organizations an unprecedented opportunity to showcase their creative initiatives, agricultural practices, and diverse and rich cultures, adding that over the period of the horticultural exhibition, the National Day of each participating country will be celebrated.
Al Dafa pointed out that some of the participating countries intend to invite a number of their celebrities and stars in various artistic, sport, and political fields to be present in their pavilions on their National Day. There will also be a special area to discover diverse cuisines in addition to enjoying various daily activities to be announced soon.
As part of the State of Qatar's continuous support to least developed countries worldwide, the Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner General stated that more than 70 percent of these countries will participate in the Expo 2023 Doha, enabling them to showcase their latest projects, investment opportunities, initiatives and ideas to tackle the challenges of food security and climate change, with this participation offering these countries the opportunity to receive funding and establish fruitful cooperation partnerships bilaterally and multilaterally, be it with private sector investors or with international organizations.
HE Ambassador Bader bin Omar Al Dafa said that the Organizing Committee was keen on a diverse and comprehensive international participation in the exhibition. He added that the Expo 2023 Doha will feature a prominent Gulf and Arab participation, including two pavilions one for the Gulf Cooperation Council and another for the Arab League, in addition to pavilions dedicated to regional and international organizations dealing with climate and environmental challenges.
Al Dafa pointed out that the exhibition's International Area serves as a beautiful summary of all continents, enabling visitors to learn about the diverse cultures of the participating countries, their achievements, and their ambitions in relation to the exhibition's four main themes: modern agriculture, technology and innovation, environmental awareness, and sustainability.
HE Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner General Bader bin Omar Al Dafa noted that this exhibition confirms the State of Qatar’s commitment to sustainable development and international cooperation, in line with its National Vision 2030, which encourages global partnership and solidarity to confront environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development goals. (QNA)