Mali: Spain has confirmed its participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Friday Spain had confirmed its participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade and that the confirmation had also come from Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, in a letter to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

"The countries that have confirmed their participation in the international specialised expo to be held in our country also include Spain. We are very pleased the confirmation has now come also from Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, in a letter to the president of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic," Mali posted on Instagram.

Sanchez noted that Spain would contribute to the success of EXPO 2027 with its experience in hosting international events, as well as with its cultural wealth, Mali added.

"We are already working on our attendance reflecting not only the diversity and creativity of Spain, but also our desire to strengthen the ties with Serbia and all countries that will gather in Belgrade in 2027. It will be my pleasure for us to cooperate closely with your government and the organising committee in the coming months to shape a participation worthy of this historic event," Sanchez wrote in the letter.

EXPO 2027, to be held from May 15 through August 15 2027 under the motto of Play for Humanity - Sport and Music for All, will feature more than 120 countries.

The 93-day event is expected to draw more than four million visitors.