Tibet preparation well on track

scene of the meeting

scene of the meeting

Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has worked out its exhibition plan for the Shanghai 2010 World Expo and is planning cultural performances, Hao Peng, vice chairman of the Tibet regional government, said in Lhasa yesterday.

He told visiting Expo organizer that the government is committed to be part of the Expo as it's a national event.

He believed the upcoming Expo promotion week in Lhasa will further fuel the preparation of Tibet in participating the Expo.

Wan Jifei, executive director of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo Executive Committee, said 241 countries and international organizations have confirmed their participation so far, a record number of Expo participants.

Wan, who also serves chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), thanked Tibet's support and contributions in promoting Expo. He believed the Expo will display a glamorous Tibet to the world.

Zhou Hanmin, deputy director of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo Executive Committee, promised an all-out effort from the organizer in serving Tibet's exhibition.