Media release8 May 2009
Minister for Trade Simon Crean visited Shanghai today to take part in the 'topping out' ceremony for Australia's national pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010.
"The Australian pavilion is clearly the most advanced of any of the international participants", Mr Crean said.
The 'topping out' ceremony is the second milestone in the construction of the Australian pavilion. Australia was the first international participant to complete foundation works in February this year.
"With just under twelve months to go until the expo opens on 1 May next year, I am very impressed by the progress since I last visited the site in April 2008", he said.
The Shanghai expo, which will take place from 1 May to 31 October 2010, will be the largest world expo ever held. More than 180 countries have confirmed their participation. Organisers are expecting over 70 million visitors, around 90 per cent of whom will be from China. Up to seven million people are expected to visit the Australian pavilion.
Full media release at: http://www.trademinister.gov.au/releases/2009/sc_090508_expo2010.html
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