Zhou Jianping met with Tarik Sonmez, Commissioner General of Turkish Section, and Signeda Contract on Turkey’s Participation in the Expo

On the afternoon of September 27,Zhou Jianping, Executive Deputy Director of the Expo’s Coordination Bureau, met with Tarik Sonmez, Deputy Trade Minister of Turkey and Commissioner General of Turkish Section of Beijing Expo 2019, and his entourage at the headquarters of Beijing Expo 2019 in Yanqing District. The two parties exchanged viewsin an in-depth manneron some specific matters such as the construction and the service provision of the Turkish Garden, and signed a contract on Turkish participation in the Expo.

Zhou Jianping, Executive Deputy Director of the Expo’s Coordination Bureau

 During the meeting,Zhou Jianping, Executive Deputy Director of the Expo’s Coordination Bureau, elaborated to the Turkish guests on the progress of the preparations for Beijing Expo 2019, the status quo of its international and domestic participation,and the development on the construction of the exhibition gardens. Zhou Jianping, Executive Deputy Director of the Expo’s Coordination Bureau, pointed out that China and Turkish have a long history of profound friendship as well as close exchanges and cooperation. He welcomed and thanked Turkey for participating in Beijing Expo 2019.

Tarik Sonmez, Commissioner General of Turkish Section of Beijing Expo 2019

 Tarik Sonmez, Commissioner General of Turkish Section of Beijing Expo 2019, expressed his deep gratitude to the Expo’s Coordination Bureau for its hospitality. He also showed his sincere admiration for the success achieved in the preparations for Beijing Expo 2019. He further expressed that with Turkey being one of the participants of the Expo, he hopes to spare no effort to make Beijing Expo 2019 a great success. In addition, he stated that the two countries should further strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields such as agriculture, horticulture and trade.

Turkish representatives

At the meeting

 Zhou Jianping, Executive Deputy Director of the Expo’s Coordination Bureau, pointed out that Turkey has rich experience in hosting and participating in the International Horticultural Exhibition,and that Antalya Expo 2016 held in Turkey was very impressive. He believes that the Turkish Exhibition Garden will become a highlight of Beijing Expo 2019, and looks forward to witnessing the friendship between China and Turkey at Beijing Expo 2019.

 The two sides exchanged in-depth views on some specific matters related to the Turkish Garden, such as requirements of design, demand for electricity, entry of personnel and transportation of goods. Afterwards, they signed a contract on Turkey's participation in Beijing Expo 2019.

The two parties signed a contract on Turkey's participation in the Expo