The PM added that this global event seeks serious initiatives and partnerships that restore present and future generations’ hopes to live in a safe world without discrimination or preference amid many unfortunate disasters and calamities that hit humanity due to disrespect and irresponsible depletion of nature.

The reiterated the call for more creative, environmentally friendly solutions and innovations in all aspects of life that take a realistic approach concerned with comprehensive economic development and environmental protection, while at the same time ensuring equitable energy security for all.

The PM also called for intensifying international cooperation to achieve a balanced environmental world where humans respect their fellows and sustainably respect the environment and nature.

At the end of his speech, the PM expressed his thanks to all the countries and friends who participated in the Expo, voicing hopes it would lead to partnerships and projects in the benefit of future generations.

Both of Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), Dimitri Kerkentzes and President of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), Leonardo Capitano gave a speech during the ceremony.

HH Personal Representative of HH the Amir Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani attended the ceremony.

Also present were Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, a number of sheikhs and ministers, ministers and representatives of sisterly and friendly countries, members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the state, several prominent businessmen and guests of the Expo.