This country has just signed up for Expo 2020 Dubai

Thursday, 11 April 2019 07:43

Hungary has become the latest country to confirm its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai.

Officials said the message of their pavilion will focus on water, with special regard to tourism.

In addition to fostering Hungarian-Arab relations, the European country is looking to promote economic cooperation schemes and boost trade relations.

They also want to build Hungarian tourism and gastronomy in the Arab region.

The six-month mega event gets underway on October 20, 2020.

More than 25 million visitors from almost 200 countries around the world are expected to attend.

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