Expo 2020 has confirmed that 192 countries, including Israel, have announced their participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, making it the most inclusive and international Expo ever to be organised.
An official spokesperson said, “We have invited all countries in the world without exception, in line with our commitment to making Expo 2020 Dubai a truly international event and platform for all of humanity. For more than 170 years, World Expos have been apolitical events focused on furthering humanity for the common good through innovation, cultural exchange, creativity and collaboration. We are proud to continue that tradition.”
Vicente G Loscertales, Head of the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions, BIE, pointed out, "By inviting all countries of the world to take part, the organisers of Expo 2020 are genuinely reflecting the universal spirit of World Expos."
Expo 2020 will run from 20 October 2020 to 20 April 2021 and is expected to attract some 25 million visitors to the emirate.
According to the BIE reports, 73 million visitors were recorded in the Expo 2010 in Shanghai and over 21 million visitors in Expo 2015 in Milan.