UAE defying pandemic with Expo 2020 Dubai, says Portuguese minister

UAE defying pandemic with Expo 2020 Dubai, says Portuguese minister

Portugal celebrates National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai with an array of events

























Francisco Andre with Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy and other officials at Expo 2020 Dubai. — Wam



















By Wam







Published: Sat 15 Jan 2022, 2:28 AM













The UAE has defied the global pandemic with Expo 2020 Dubai, gathering 192 countries while applying strict precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved, Francisco Andre, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, said while celebrating Portugal’s National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General for the Expo 2020 Dubai, was also present.

















Portugal celebrated with a packed itinerary of cultural shows, attended by Andre, Luís Castro, Portugal’s Commissioner-General to Expo 2020 Dubai, and several Emirati and Portuguese officials.















The celebration featured Portuguese folk music performances, which the attendees appreciated.