Egyptian section has highest number of visitors in Astana Expo 2017

CAIRO – 9 September 2017: The Egyptian section in the Astana “Expo” 2017 in Kazakhstan has rated number one in the number of visitors, followed by the combined section of African countries, and then comes Turkey in third place, according to the Organizing Committee of the Expo 2017 in Kazakhstan.


Expo 2017 visit – Egypt Today

The Astana Expo is held from June 10 to September 10 in the capital of Kazakhstan under the theme "Energy of the Future.” The total number of visitors to the exhibition since June 10 to August 27 is over 3.1 million, according to the Organizing Committee's report.


Egyptian wing in Expo 2017 Kazakhstan- Egypt Today

The Astana Expo was inaugurated by Kazakhstani President Nursultan Äbishulliy Nazarbayev, in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, King Philip III of Spain and a number of leaders and state heads, with the participation of more than 115 countries and 32 international organizations.


Akhenaton statue in the Egyptian wing in Expo 2017 Kazakhstan- Egypt Today

The distinctive design of the Egyptian section, which is located on an area of 350 square meters, played an important role in drawing the attention of the visitors to the Expo, as well as the use of a huge statue of King Akhenaten in the middle of a giant pyramid, in addition to using short documentary films promoting Egyptian tourism, sights, culture and tourist attractions.


Akhenaton statue in the Egyptian wing in Expo 2017 Kazakhstan- Egypt Today