The spokesperson for the "Expo 2020 Dubai" office, Mohamed Issa Al Ansari, affirmed the UAE's commitment to work hand in hand with international partners and participants, in order to organize an international "Expo" that achieves positive results that are in the interest of all, and achieve distinctive hosting, adding that if a vote is taken Member states, and the approval of the International Bureau of Exhibitions to postpone for a year, would enable all countries to enhance their participation.
Al-Ansari told «Emirates Today» that “Expo 2020 Dubai” will open new horizons for international cooperation in various fields, for the benefit of all people and future generations.
The harm of "Covid 19"
In detail, the spokesperson for the "Expo 2020 Dubai" office, Mohamed Issa Al Ansari, said that the "Covid-19" virus did not leave a pillar of life except and damaged it, thus postponing many of the global, economic, sports, creative and social events, noting that "Expo" 2020 Dubai, ”in turn, is studying postponement at the present time for a period of up to a year, taking into account humanitarian matters, and based on the lofty message of“ Expo ”in maintaining human communication and upholding human values.
He continued: «While athletes may be affected by the postponement of (the Tokyo Olympics 2020) and the European Nations Championship (Euro 2020), in light of the changes in their training programs, or others may not have an opportunity to participate because of age, or the decline of levels Fitness, or the emergence of new stars, the situation is different for (Expo 2020 Dubai).
An exceptional event
He added: “Everyone in (Expo 2020 Dubai) is key players in achieving its slogan: (Minds continue and making the future). And if member states vote and the International Bureau of Exhibitions approves the one-year delay, then this delay will enable everyone to enhance their participation.” He pointed out that Everything in the UAE is exceptional, and the "Expo" will remain if it is postponed exceptionally.
Human safety
Al-Ansari stressed that postponing all global events confirms everyone’s confidence in the ability to overcome this challenge, as human safety is a priority, and then we can jointly address any consequences that this pandemic may cause, as the hopes of the peoples of the world are held to overcome this pandemic in the near term.
He continued, "It will be natural to witness a huge boom of local and global activities expected after the epidemic, and to change many priorities. We are all one, and our human strength is in our cooperation and cohesion and facing all challenges together, and it is not unlikely that the boom will create a great burden on countries, which may hinder The supply chain has some, and therefore, global events such as (Expo 2020 Dubai) must prepare to shed more light on the importance of global cooperation in various fields. ”
Emirati commitment
On the UAE’s commitment to cooperate with everyone to host “Expo 2020 Dubai”, Al Ansari emphasized the UAE’s commitment to work hand in hand with international partners and participants, in order to organize an international “Expo” that achieves positive results that are in everyone’s interest, and achieve distinctive hosting that puts the international event in a stage Higher, for the benefit of us and future generations.
He added, “We are confident that the Emirates Expo will be a comprehensive international forum to address common challenges, and seek solutions to those challenges in a spirit of international cooperation and solidarity. The challenge that the world is witnessing today reinforces the need for Expo 2020 as an international forum, more than any A time has passed for cooperation and planning for the future. ”
"Expo Dubai" .. distinctive innovations and achievements
The spokesperson for the "Expo 2020 Dubai" office, Mohamed Issa Al Ansari, said that the "International Expo" is the forum of thinkers and creators from around the world, and the oldest and largest international comprehensive forums. He pointed out that the first international "Expo" was launched in London in 1851 under the title: "The Great Exhibition of Industrial Products from the Countries of the World", and through which mankind knew some of the most prominent innovations and achievements, including typewriters and television.
He added that the "Dubai Expo" will result in distinctive work through innovations and achievements, and will open new horizons for international cooperation in various fields, for the benefit of all human beings and future generations.
- The UAE works with international partners to organize the "Expo" to achieve positive results for everyone.