Developing Countries Wish Shanghai Good luck in World Expo Bid

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Developing Countries Wish Shanghai Good luck in World Expo Bid

Developing countries are backing Shanghai's bid to host the 2010 World Expo, saying it will be a significant coup for other developing nations.

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Developing countries are backing Shanghai's bid to host the 2010 World Expo, saying it will be a significant coup for other developing nations.

Alberto Blanco Silva, Cuban Consul General to Shanghai, said all the World Expos had been held in developed countries since the event was first launched 150 years ago.

He noted that China was the largest developing country and if it won its bid to host the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, it would be a victory for all developing countries.

"We are confident that Shanghai will win the right to host the event and Cuba will spare no effort in supporting Shanghai for the2010 World Expo," said Silva.

Juan. C. Rios, Peru Consul to Shanghai said, "Every country has its unique advantage, either in economy or culture." He stressed that the World Expo provided the best opportunities to developing countries to present their "national image" to the whole world.

"Developing countries should play a more active part on world platforms like the World Exposition," said Rios.

The Chinese government has clearly stated that if China hosts the 2010 World Expo, it will provide about 100 million US dollars in funding to aid developing countries with transport and exhibition hall costs.

Miguel Velloso, Argentina's Consul General to Shanghai, thinks that this commitment by China will draw more developing countries to participate in the World Expo, making it a significant event worldwide.

The diplomats also expressed their surprise at China's development. China was an important and vigorous market with great potential, incomparable advantages for hosting the 2010 World Expo,they said.

Velloso also praised Shanghai: " Shanghai is the best candidate for the 2010 World Exposition, not just because of its speedy social, cultural and economic development, but because it also hasa cosmopolitan atmosphere while sustaining China's traditional culture."

Shanghai had already showed its hospitality in hosting a seriesof international conferences, and he predicated that more countries were keen to visit the "Pearl of the Orient."

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