World leaders hail Expo 2020 as platform for global cooperation
Sheikh Abdullah says Expo 2020 Dubai served to unite a community that shared a common vision for growth, development, and the power of partnership in transforming our world
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreignaffairsandinternationalcooperation,echoing the sentiment of world leaders atending Expo 2020 Dubai, has lauded the event as a catalyst for positive change that brought together 192 countries on a global plaform to work towards building a peaceful, prosperous, sustainable future for all.
Commenting on the vision driving the UAE’S convening of Expo 2020 Dubai, Sheikh Abdullah said,“asameetinggroundforglobalchangemakers, Expo 2020 Dubai served to unite a community that shared a common vision for growth, development, and the power of partnership in transforming our world.wedeeplyappreciatetheactiveparticipation of countries seeking to collaborate in overcoming joint challenges and achieving beter outcomes for all through multilateral approaches.”
Sheikh Abdullah’s comments echoed those made by world leaders and high-level dignitaries throughout Expo 2020 Dubai, who hailed the event as an incredible plaform for global collaboration — an achievement even more remarkable given the event took place during the global pandemic.
Expo 2020 Dubai successfully showcased the unique cultures, innovations and stories of participating countries as they celebrated their Expo 2020 Dubai National Days at the iconic Al Wasl Dome and across the Expo site. Heads of state and leading officials praised Expo 2020 Dubai, hailing it as an incredible plaform for global collaboration.
Mia Motley, Prime Minister of Barbados, said, “Expo 2020 Dubai brings together the people of the world in the midst of a global pandemic, at a very difficult and uncertain time in human civilisation. The one way to come out of this period is by building bridges and respecting diversity in our world. This World Expo is the plaform and a microcosm of what is possible when we come together and recognise that our common humanity binds us, there is much more that we have in common than separates us.”
Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, said, “This Expo has really set the bar extremely high on how countries’ businesses and organisations should collaborate in their diversity, and exchange knowledge, as well as solutions to build a beter world for all. Botswana has benefited immensely from the cultural experience, social and economic exchanges with other countries through cultural displays, music, arts, presentations and collaborations inspired by none other than the Expo 2020 Dubai theme.”
Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of Saint Kits and Nevis, said, “Expo 2020 Dubai is a powerful catalyst for bringing people together, to explore and harness new boundaries of technologies for good, to showcase our varied yet similar cultural expressions, to give voice to our future ambitions and to exchange ideas - all of which is consistent with the theme, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.”
His Majesty King Letsie III, King of Lesotho, said, “Expo 2020 Dubai will succeed in its noble mission of ‘Connecting Minds’, and as a result of that achievement, an incubator will be created that will hatch sustainable solutions to our common problems — solutions that will hopefully create a more prosperous and peaceful future for us all.”
General Hon. David Hurley, Governor-general of the Commonwealth of Australia, said, “Showcased here [at Expo 2020 Dubai] is the ingenuity, creativity and capacity for technological advancement, underpinned by an appreciation of history and culture. It reminds us that we are responsible for creating the future for generations to come and it points to the considerable opportunities of the future and what is possible when we are open, connected and optimistic.”
Aminajmohammed,deputysecretary-general, United Nations, said, “At a time when there is a dark cloud, you have presented a real vision for what we can do to recover beter, for how the world can look beyond the UAE - beyond your neighbourhood - into this global community. You’ve given hope and a sense of dignity to everyone that has participated in this Expo.”
Wavel Ramkalawan, President of the Republic of Seychelles, said, “Expo 2020 is a beacon for global optimism, for responsible and sustainable world development, for nations standing together against adversity, for personal and collaborative creativity, for the unique beauty of human harmony and - most importantly - friendship, communication and recognition that - when it comes to determining a healthy future for planet Earth - we are all in this together, from the largest nation to the smallest.”
Macky Sall, President of Senegal, said, “Our world, plunged into a deep economic gloom, certainly needs this ray of light to bring back some colour and help rebuild hope for a beter future. In this sense, the universal Expo is both a showcase for nations and a factor for peace and dialogue between cultures and civilisations. This is what Expo 2020 is all about.”
Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, said, “I want to congratulate [the UAE] for this Expo, because at a time when we see COVID-19 and so many threats and issues, organising the Expo here and making it a success - because it’s already a success - is good for your country. It’s good for everybody.” Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, said, “Pulling off the organisation of such a major event would be a major feat at any moment in time. But doing so in a period of uncertainty, such as the last 18 months, is an incredible accomplishment.”
His Majesty King Philippe Leopold Louis Marie, King of Belgium, said, “The UAE has proudly become a global centre at a crossroads of culture, while keeping its own unique culture. Belgium is proud of having been at your side, as a partner and friend, and looks forward to contributing to the realisation of the Emirati dream. Expo 2020 Dubai is one of the first major events since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. What you have achieved is truly impressive.”