The Somali Pavilion held its National Day today at Expo center with congratulations from senior officials from both Somali and China.
Abdullahi Yusuf Mohammad, Somalian Minister of Petroleum, and Jiang Zhengyun, China's deputy commissioner general for World Expo, delivered speeches at the ceremony.
Abdullahi Yusuf Mohammad said the rapid development of urbanization also brought about negative problems. So it is a meaningful and attractive idea to make city as the theme of World Expo Shanghai where people can share their city experiences and talk about the world's future.
Jiang congratulated Somalia for the National Day and expressed gratitude for the country's support to Expo Shanghai.
He believed, Somalia - the first east African country to establish diplomatic relations with China 50 years ago - would again bring its special beauty here.
Themed "Boosaaso: A City with Unlimited Potential," the Somalia Pavilion showcases this northeastern city bordering the Indian Ocean. It is an example of the importance of geography and culture in Somali cities and shows the impact of various cultures -- African, Middle Eastern, Indian, European.
The round pavilion, both modern and mysterious in sea blue and desert white, features civilization, geography, political views, religion, ties with other countries and sustainable development.
Visitors walk clockwise around the pavilion, starting from a "desert" dotted with camel models.
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