Those responsible for the "Expo 2020 Dubai" planted the "Eucalyptus" tree at the site of the international event, in an expression of the UAE's support for Australia's efforts in facing devastating forest fires, and the friendship between the two countries.
According to a statement issued yesterday, the event was attended by the Minister of State for International Cooperation, Director General of the "Expo 2020 Dubai" office, Reem Al Hashemi, the country's ambassador to Australia, Abdullah Ali Ateeq Al-Sabousi, and the Australian Ambassador to the UAE, Heidi Finmore, and the Commissioner-General of Australia in " Expo 2020 », Justin McGowan, Consul General of Australia in Dubai, Ian Halliday.
The Eucalyptus tree, thanks to its fire-tolerant seeds, to return and grow again after the fires, symbolizes the strong friendship that unites the country in Australia, and the two countries' ability to work together to create a better future. Eucalyptus trees cover 75% of Australia's forests, which are a major source of food for their indigenous animals.
"As Australia continues to work to put out forest fires, we want to assure all Australians of the UAE's solidarity with Australia, and our commitment to the close friendship that unites us," he said, noting that "the eucalyptus tree is a small gesture, expressing a strong expression of The strong ties between our two countries.
For her part, Finamore said: "We were very moved by the great support and sincere feelings that we felt from the UAE on the governmental and popular levels in solidarity with our efforts in facing forest fires."
She added, “We are grateful for the willingness to help and the various forms of expressing solidarity we have seen.” She pointed out that “many regions in Australia have not been affected, and are still continuing to provide the amazing tourism experiences in which our country is known. People can also provide support by continuing to buy Australian products.” Visiting, studying and investing in Australia ».
Living symbol
After the Expo 2020 Dubai event ends in April 2021, the tree will remain within the District 2020, an integrated community that will reuse more than 80% of the buildings and facilities that Expo left to keep the tree a living symbol of the established ties between the two countries.
Eucalyptus, thanks to its fire-tolerant seeds, symbolizes the strength of friendship between the country and Australia.
75%
Of Australia's forests covered in "eucalyptus" trees.