Pakistan's participation in Expo 2020 to renew closer ties with UAE
Pakistan participation in Expo 2020 Dubai would renew closer connection and effective interaction with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through highlevel visits, display of Pakistani products and closer collaboration between business communities on both sides, a top Pakistani official said.
"Our participation would renew closer connection and effective interaction between our two countries," Section Commissioner General, Ambassador Afzaal Mahmood, according to Emirates News Agency.
Pakistan Pavilion would facilitate the intensification of bilateral trade and commerce ties, he added.
About UAE's role in enhancing international cooperation, especially with hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, Mahmood said, the UAE has transformed itself from a communication and connectivity hub into a trade and investment facilitator over the years.
The country has acquired the capacity to connect different countries and regions for commercial activities. The UAE-based airlines reach every corner of the world to transport passengers and goods.
"UAE's warmth, openness, tolerance and hospitality also attract people around the globe to meet and do business through this country," he said, adding, "It is a win-win situation for all nations to develop together."
The Ambassador said that the UAE has taken lead in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic and conveying a clear message to the world that "living with Covid-19 is possible", provided necessary precautions and preventions observed.
"Opening tourism and commercial activity at a large scale are likely to be seen by the international community as a pilot project for doing business during Covid-19," he noted.
About the UAE's efforts in hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, Ambassador Afzaal Mahmood said, "I think a lot of wisdom, planning and investment have gone into preparations for this event. More importantly, it was the determination of the leadership and people of UAE to make Expo a reality during Covid-19."
He said that introduction of Pakistan's over 9,000-year-long history, diverse culture, richness in natural and human resources, unique tourism and potential for trade and investment are the main pillars of the Pakistan Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai.
"Through Pakistan Pavilion, we wish to invite the international community to learn about our nation, visit Pakistan for tourism and do business with our country," he said.