The first world fair to be held in Central Asia will focus on the theme of 'new energies'. Participating countries have therefore been called upon to submit projects that address key challenges such as CO2 reduction, energy efficiency and energy supply.
On 22 April 2015 the Federal Council decided that Switzerland would participate in Expo 2017, and approved a credit of CHF 4.7 million for this purpose. Sponsors will contribute CHF 1.55 million towards Switzerland's participation. The Federal Council has commissioned Presence Switzerland to design the Swiss pavilion for Expo Astana 2017.
At an event on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland has now formally confirmed that it will take part in the next world fair. Manuel Salchli, commissioner general for the Swiss pavilion at Expo Astana 2017, signed the participation agreement in the presence of Kazakh representatives.
For further information
Ambassador Nicolas Bideau
Head of Presence Switzerland, FDFA
Tel. +41 79 667 69 15
Address for enquiries:
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Bundeshaus West
CH-3003 Bern
Tel.: +41 58 462 31 53
Fax: +41 58 464 90 47
E-Mail: info@eda.admin.ch