Qatar lays foundation stone for its pavilion at International Horticultural Exhibition in Japan

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar marked the commencement of its pavilion project for the International Horticultural Exhibition "GREEN×EXPO 2027" in Yokohama, Japan, by laying the foundation stone for the project. This significant event signaled the beginning of the implementation phase for the Qatar Pavilion at the exhibition, which is scheduled to take place from March 19th to September 26th, 2027.

The ceremony was graced by distinguished attendees from both the Qatar and Expo sides. Qatar's Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Qatar Pavilion at the Expo, H.E. Jaber Jarallah Al Marri, along with Deputy Commissioner General and Chair of the Committee for Organizing and Preparing the State of Qatar's Participation in the Expo, Dr. Fayqa Abdullah Ashkanani, were present.

Additionally, Dr. Masato Komura, Secretary General of the Expo, along with a number of key representatives from the entities involved in organizing the Expo and implementing the Qatar Pavilion project, were in attendance.

The ceremony commenced with speeches, starting with H.E. Jaber Jarallah Al Marri, followed by addresses from Ambassador Jun Shimmi and Masato Komura. The laying of the foundation stone was a pivotal moment in the project, symbolizing a significant milestone in Qatar's involvement in "GREEN×EXPO 2027". H.E. Al Marri emphasized that this event not only represents a crucial step forward in Qatar's participation in the Expo but also underscores the enduring friendship and cooperative relations between the two nations.

He further stated, "Qatar's participation in Yokohama is a natural progression of its previous experience hosting the International Horticultural Expo 2023."