Kerkentzes emphasized that Expo will be another opportunity to show Azerbaijan's potential.
"During the stay in Azerbaijan, we witnessed that this is a project of national importance for Azerbaijan. We were impressed by the enthusiasm with which the possibility of holding Expo 2025 is regarded here," Kerkentzes said.
The BIE mission arrived in Azerbaijan on April 16 to assess the country’s application for Expo 2025.
During the three-day visit, the mission members familiarized with the possible territory for holding the Expo, held a number of meetings, including with representatives of the government, parliament and entrepreneurs.
The conclusion of the mission will be discussed in the Executive Committee of BIE in May, after which recommendations based on the compliance of each project with the requirements of BIE will be presented to the General Assembly of the Bureau.
Russia’s Yekaterinburg and Japan’s Osaka are also bidding to organize the EXPO 2025.
The voting will be held and the host city of Expo 2025 will be announced in November.
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