New Delhi | July 13, 2018

Preparations have begun in earnest in India for its active participation in the Dubai Expo 2020. It gives us immense opportunity to showcase it at large since contract provides the space for setting up India pavilion at Expo 2020 on an extra large plot (about 1 acre) in the opportunity segment.

The Indian Government has held a series of meetings with local stakeholders in the Expo 2020, for "making India’s participation a memorable and befitting one. He also mentioned that Indian Government has held a series of meetings in this connection with the country’s leading industry association, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, FICCI, "for helping the Government" in planning for India’s presence at Expo 2020.

The Indian pavilion at Expo 2020 will be on a one acre-plot in the "opportunity" segment. "This is tune with the great opportunity for economic activity that India provides today on the way to becoming a US$5 trillion economy by 2025".
He also informed that the aim of India's pavilion will also be to connect with the priorities of UAE by showcasing India's strength in innovation and startups which are pushing the barriers in high technology areas like artificial intelligence, fintech, space and green energy.

To which Ambassador said “The pavilion will focus on connecting minds through sustainable and futuristic technologies integrated with rich traditions which have been nurtured in 5,000 years old Indian Civilization. It will be a fine blend of modern outlook and of billion dreams and millions of opportunities with a focus on building a happy world. The immense cultural diversity of India will also be on display at the pavilion.

He further mentioned India's participation in Expo 2020 is reflective of the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and UAE. The relations between both countries have particularly strengthened and expanded with regular exchange of visits at highest levels in recent years. Apart from the traditional people-to-people and business ties, trade and investment add further vibrancy to the relationship.