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Lebanon Part of The Expo 2015 in Milan

Expo 2015 is a universal exposition that was recently inaugurated in the beautiful city of Milan, Italy starting May 1st and for the next 6 months period, the city of Milan featured more than 140 participating countries that showcased the best of their technology and solutions to the global theme of this edition: “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”.

The theme explored several sub-topics such as technology, culture, traditions and creativity and their role in diets and foods. In view of the current worldwide circumstances and evolving problems, the concept of the fair focused on the right to healthy, secure and sufficient food for all the world’s inhabitants. Lebanon’s trade and economy minister announced the participation of Lebanon in the Expo 2015 during a ceremony held at the Grand Serai in Beirut in the presence of the Italian Ambassador.

During the Expo 2015 in Milan, Lebanon had a major role, displaying different types of original national products, from the culinary heritage, to art works, and other culturally significant products. The international event hosted 20 million visitors from around the world.

Other countries that participated in the bio med cluster are: Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Serbia, Croatia, Albania, and Montenegro. Minister Hakim previously described it by saying: “It will be a historic opportunity to access European markets for Lebanon”. Lebanon adopted the slogan: “Cuisine, Art, and Lebanese soul”.

The participation of Lebanon in this expo was a vital opportunity to re-launch the Lebanese economy amidst the political tension in the region.

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