Rt Hon Helen Clark
Prime Minister of New Zealand
6 April 2006 Media Statement
NZ to participate in Shanghai Expo
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that New Zealand would participate in the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai.
“Our participation at the 2005 World Expo in Aichi, Japan was regarded as very successful. The experience we gained from
that event will stand us in good stead for the next World Expo in China.
“There will be a considerable degree of interest in the 2010 World Expo, given China’s considerable economic progress
and its increasing importance as a global player and the world’s fastest growing consumer market.
“China is currently our fourth largest trading partner and growing. We have a good reputation in China and it is
important that we build on that.
“The World Expo in Shanghai will be an opportunity to show New Zealand to a massive market with an estimated 70 million
visitors expected to visit the Shanghai Expo.
“We will look to showcase New Zealand as a progressive, dynamic, vibrant country with a natural environment second to
none.”
Helen Clark said New Zealand Trade and Enterprise would manage the project and look to involve New Zealand companies
involved in trade with China as well as to showcase New Zealand tourism, innovation, and culture.
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