ArmInfo. Armenia participates in the Expo Beihing 2019, an international exhibition of horticulture opened in China on April 29, the press service of the Ministry of Economic Development and Investments of the Republic of Armenia reports.
According to the source, Armenia is represented at the exhibition by a separate pavilion entitled "Harmonization with Nature". The Armenian Pavilion was designed and provided with designer solutions in cooperation with the Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economic Development and Investments. The pavilion presents gardening crops brought from Armenia, such as two apricot trees and 2 vineyards, which give the pavilion freshness and harmonious breathing. The best varieties of Armenian wines, brandy, fruit products, the whole range of water, sujukh, pita ("lavash", Ed. note), chocolate, fruit jams, Armenian carpets, church souvenirs and accessories, Armenian letters and Armenian historical signs are also presented. On the big screen, the culture of Armenia, tourist attraction and videos representing winemaking are demonstrated.
According to the head of the Armenian pavilion Karen Khachatryan, from 40 thousand to 42 thousand visitors daily visit the Armenian pavilion. The exhibition hosts various international events of regional importance, as well as discussions. The Chinese television company CCTV devoted one of its reports to the Armenian pavilion.
Representatives of 97 countries and international associations attend the exhibition. The exhibition runs until October 7. Chinese President Xi Jinping, leaders of a number of states, and high-ranking guests attended the opening ceremony. RA Deputy Minister of Agriculture Garnik Petrosyan and RA Ambassador to Beijing Sergey Manaseryan participated from Armenia.