Lebanon joins Expo 2023 Doha as participating country

Lebanon has confirmed its participation in Expo 2023 Doha following the recent visit of Lebanon’s Minister of Agriculture, Abbas Hajj Hassan, to Qatar.
Lebanon’s participation promises to bring both knowledge and entertainment. As the country with the highest proportion of arable land in the Arab world, Lebanon has already developed a number of innovative agricultural practices, including robotic and digital applications, an aqua-cultural farming system and advanced
post-harvest infrastructure, a press statement notes.
Agricultural practices, 'mouneh' - the traditional Lebanese custom of food collection and preservation, and a wide array of creative performances will all be features in the Lebanese pavilion at the Expo.
“Lebanon – like other countries in the region – is suffering because of the drought crisis, which has been exacerbated by scarcity of groundwater and climate change effects,” said the Lebanese minister of agriculture. “We are confident that Expo 2023 Doha will increase awareness of practical, long-lasting solutions to these global issues.”
He also emphasised the long-standing brotherly ties between Qatar and Lebanon.
“Lebanon and Qatar are important partners, and we are happy to host the Lebanese pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha,” added ambassador Bader al-Dafa, Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner-General. “We believe that Lebanon’s participation will spark further regional collaboration in agriculture and horticulture as Arab countries are facing similar challenges and are actively looking for efficient and innovative solutions to tackle them together."
Spanning a six-month period, from October 2 this year until March 28, 2024, Expo 2023 Doha will take place in the heart of Doha at Al Bidda Park, welcoming citizens and residents of Qatar, international visitors and high-level participants.
Over 55 countries and organisations have already confirmed their participation in Expo 2023 Doha.