Dubai Expo 2020 gets underway

Up and running: Part of the display at the Botswana Pavillion in Dubai
Up and running: Part of the display at the Botswana Pavillion in Dubai

DUBAI: One of the world's largest exhibitions, the Dubai 2020 Expo, kicked off here on Thursday with over 192 countries participating including Botswana.

The Expo will be held for a period of six months from October 1, 2021, until March 31, 2022.

As part of the Expo, Botswana seeks to showcase its emerging industries in prioritised sectors, connect these with projects and products from around the world to secure investment opportunities and joint-venture partnerships. Team Botswana also intends to identify trade opportunities.

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