DOHA: The International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha Qatar hosted the Saudi Day on Saturday in the presence of Minister of Municipality and Chairman of the national committee for hosting the Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha HE Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, alongside a number of heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Qatar and senior officials.
The Saudi Day featured several artistic and heritage shows followed by a visit to the pavilion of Saudi Arabia participating in the expo.
In remarks, Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Saudi Arabia Mansour bin Hilal Al Mushaiti reviewed the achievements made by the kingdom with respect to achieving sustainability and conserving natural resources, achieving water security, optimizing life quality, achieving food security and increasing self-sufficiency rates in numerous agricultural crops and products, in addition to the initiatives adopted by the kingdom to depend on clean energy, reduce carbon emissions and increase green spaces and sustainable waste management.
The General Supervisor of the kingdom's participation at the expo, Saleh bin Abdul Mohsen bin Dakhil, commended the good hospitality and organization of the events, noting the efforts made by the organizing committee to promote cultural and civilizational exchange between peoples, in addition to making the environment conducive to hold this vital global festival.
He affirmed that the kingdom's participation in this global event underscores an enduring vision that is based on comprehensive development and achieving a balance between environment, agriculture, and water in alignment with the motto of the expo 'Green Desert, Better Environment', in addition to exploring innovative solutions for combating desertification.
The Saudi pavilion at the expo drew the attention of visitors from all over the world, as the pavilion showcases the diversity that features the richness of the kingdom's nature and its multiple terrain elements, Dakhil pointed out, hoping the expo would achieve its intended objectives, including food security and environmental sustainability in the Arab world and the entire world.
Qatar hosts Expo 2023 Doha which represents a global platform to upgrade the mechanisms of supporting the agricultural sector in desert areas. The event leverages cutting-edge technologies for the sustainability of resources and revolves around major topics such as modern agriculture, environmental awareness, sustainability, technology and innovation.
