The Government of Armenia approved a program of activities for Armenia’s participation in the world exhibition «Shanghai Expo – 2010» , which will be held in China from May to October with a slogan «Thriving city, prosperous life».
200 countries and international organizations, including CIS member-states will take part in the
exhibition.
According to estimations of the Chinese side, the exhibition will be attended by 70 million people, which will be the highest level of participation in the history of exhibitions.
Armenia needs 570 million AMD to got prepare for participation in the exhibition.
This amount includes design and maintenance of the pavilion, the staff, the publication of materials and purchase of souvenirs, delivery and other costs.
Besides, National Day of Armenia will be held on September 21, the Independence Day, in the framework of the exhibition.
The RA prime minister instructed the Ministry of Culture to draw up a cultural program of the National Day of Armenia and inform the Chinese side. He also stressed the importance of participation in of the Ministry of Diaspora.
