Its pavilion at the exhibition highlights the richness of tourism assets and cultural aspects
France: Expo 2020 Dubai resumed international meetings and continued peoples' dialogues
The French Pavilion will hold 12 events.
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Jean-Yves Le Drian: "We are ready to share our convictions and our projects with all visitors to the France Pavilion."
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The Minister of Europe and French Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, the Commissioner General of France at Expo 2020 Dubai, the President of the French exhibition company "COFREX", Eric Lankeet, held a press conference yesterday, via the Internet, during which he spoke about the latest developments related to France's participation in " Expo 2020 Dubai », and the details of the event programs and temporary and permanent specialized side exhibitions hosted by the French Pavilion throughout the period of the international event, starting from October 1, 2021, expressing his hope that“ Expo 2020 Dubai ”will serve as a signal for the resumption of international meetings and the continuation of dialogues between Peoples.
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Le Drian said that putting scientific and technical innovation at the service of human progress is the ambition that France has wanted to embody since the "Enlightenment", pointing out that this ambition takes on a new meaning and an urgent dimension in facing the current Corona virus pandemic crisis, in addition to the challenges of environmental transformation and new mobility. , And the digital revolution.
He added: “From this standpoint, we wanted the French pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to be an opportunity to express the desire for (enlightenment) in the 21st century, which we will work to achieve through our cooperation with 190 countries represented in this mega event, in order to achieve the slogan chosen by the UAE. : (Connecting minds and creating the future) ».
Le Drian emphasized that the French Pavilion was designed to act as a link between global heritage and the solutions that we currently provide, to build a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive world, in accordance with the United Nations Agenda 2030, pointing to the installation of photovoltaic solar panels spanning an area of 2,500 square meters on the environment-friendly wing building. , Which will host an original 35-volume edition of "Diderot and D'Alembert."
He continued: “(Expo 2020 Dubai) truly represents a unique opportunity for our societies and emerging companies to penetrate into new markets and activate their participation, along with the main sponsors, in response to future challenges in terms of energy, mobility, and culture, in many fields. ».
Various activities
Le Drian stressed that the French pavilion will also allow to shed light on the richness of tourism assets, gastronomy, and cultural aspects, thanks to the various event programs that it will provide to the public throughout the exhibition period, to provide an overview of France's heritage and high-level skill, stressing that the events will reflect France's commitment. With the sustainable development goals.
He pointed out that the French pavilion will celebrate, during a day dedicated to the French language, this great radiance of dialogue and diversity, as a distinctive way that reflects the slogan of communicating minds to create the future.
He added, "We are waiting impatiently for this wonderful meeting, and are ready to share our convictions and projects with all visitors to the France pavilion. We are also very happy that the organizers chose to put our country in the spotlight the day after the opening."
The French official expressed his hope that "Expo 2020 Dubai" would be a signal for the resumption of international meetings and the continuation of dialogues between peoples.
Environmental life
In turn, France's Delegate Minister for Housing, Emmanuel Warjon, said that the World Expo is a unique opportunity to show France a pioneer in environmental ways of life.
She added, "We will demonstrate this by providing an effective example, given that France will play a leading role at the global level, in achieving the goals of sustainable development and more generally, environmental transformation."
And she continued, "As Minister of Housing, I am particularly committed to enhancing our expertise in sustainable cities, highlighting our companies participating in green innovation on the international stage, and demonstrating the wonderful diversity on our lands in order to enhance their attractiveness."
It is noteworthy that the French pavilion will witness the holding of 12 events, each of which will last two weeks over a period of six months, and are based on the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations.
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