Expo 2023 ends after 179 days of spectacular success
Grand closing ceremony held; 4.2 million visited Expo; Japan to host Expo 2027 in Yokohama
QNA
Doha: The curtain came down on the grand Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha, on Thursday. The expo was held over 179 days under the theme “Green Desert, Better Environment” and had become part of life in Doha.
A large closing ceremony was held at the Family Zone, featuring a military parade for handing over the flags of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), and the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) to Japan, the host of Expo 2027 which will be held in the city of Yokohama.
The ceremony was attended by more than 1,000 guests, dignitaries and delegations from the 77 countries participating in the exhibition. The event was watched by more than 3,000 spectators on screens in the Cultural Zone square.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Municipality and Chairman of Expo 2023 Doha Organizing Committee H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah said this historic event, which was inaugurated by HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Oct. 2, 2023 is a milestone in the history of international horticultural exhibitions, and consolidates the leading position of the State of Qatar in hosting major events.
Over 179 days since its launch, and with the participation of 77 countries, Expo 2023 Doha has attracted approximately 4,220,000 visitors. The common goal was cooperation to find innovative solutions to reduce the problems of desertification and create a green and sustainable environment for current and future generations, His Excellency added.
Since winning the honor of hosting this edition of the exhibition, the State of Qatar has been determined to make this international event a success as one of the most important national sustainability projects and an effective platform to enhance cooperation and partnership with countries around the world in the field of preserving the environment and sustainability in the field of horticulture and agriculture for a green and sustainable future for current and future generations, His Excellency said.
The Minister of Municipality underlined that the State of Qatar will continue its efforts aimed at rationalizing the use of natural resources, protecting the ecosystem, and building capacity and resilience to confront future environmental threats, in line with the objectives of the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 which encourages individuals, communities, and institutions to promote a sustainable society.
President of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Alain Berger congratulated HH the Amir, the government and the people of the State of Qatar on the great success achieved by the first horticultural expo in the MENA region.
