QNA/DOHA- Sudan’s pavilion was inaugurated at the international zone of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha in the presence of several ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions, officials, environmental enthusiasts, and a large group of the Sudanese community in Qatar.
Sudan’s ambassador to Qatar Ahmed Abdel-Rahman Mohamed Hassan Siwar al-Dahab, who inaugurated his country’s pavilion, expressed his happiness at participating in the exhibition despite the challenging circumstances currently faced by Sudan.
He pointed out that expo is being held in a non-agricultural country for the first time, giving it a unique distinction.
Al-Dahab affirmed Sudan’s commitment to demonstrate to the world that it is a first-class agricultural country with vast natural resources, opening up opportunities for partnerships, investment, and showcasing Sudan’s heritage and culture.
The ambassador expressed his gratitude to the organising committee for facilitating the opening of the pavilion and showcasing Sudan’s agricultural status in horticulture.
He emphasised that Sudan’s participation reflects its efforts in addressing the impacts of climate change, which significantly affect the country through recurrent destructive floods and flash floods, in addition to challenges such as sand dunes, desertification, and drought in other regions.
Despite these challenges, Sudan has made tangible progress in facing them, thanks to the efficiency of Sudanese people, he added.
Al-Dahab also highlighted Sudan’s consistent participation in all international and regional events organised by Qatar, and commended the excellent organisation of major events such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the expo, which he said reflects the accumulated experience and competence of the people of Qatar in organising global events.
Expo 2023 Doha secretary-general Eng. Mohamed bin Ali al-Khouri expressed his delight at the opening of the Sudanese pavilion, noting that this pavilion contributes to achieving the exhibition’s theme *Green Desert, Better Environment, especially given that desertification and the consequences of climate change affect all countries worldwide.
He said that the expo serves as a crucial platform for exchanging experiences and experiments, holding significance for the future of the Arab, Islamic, and global countries.
Meanwhile, Undersecretary of Sudan’s ministry of agriculture and forestry Ablla Malik affirmed Sudan’s commitment to participating in Expo 2023 Doha despite exceptional circumstances.
She said that the exhibition’s theme aligns with Sudan’s priorities, as desertification consumes millions of fertile acres, posing risk to economic, social, and industrial sectors while erasing significant portions of agricultural land.
She said that two-thirds of Sudan’s northern region suffer from desertification, with the Nile River choking from desert sands.
The official said that this has prompted initiatives to achieve food security, enhance adaptive capacities for small farmers and pastoralists, and cultivate green belts to create suitable local climates for sustainability and agricultural protection.
Malik added that Sudan is keen on participating in global events addressing desertification, considering the environmental, economic, social, and cultural impacts, stressing that the goal is to protect the environment and embrace the new concept of development, moving beyond economic growth to preserve natural resources.
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