"We gave a message to the world that Indonesia is truly a country that is ready to collaborate with any country, especially for human resources," Didi Sumedi, commissioner general of the Indonesian Pavilion at the expo, told ANTARA here on Thursday.
According to Sumedi, the potential of Indonesia's human resources can be seen in various fields, including innovation, industry, and technology.
A National Day celebration themed "Land of Diversity" was held to promote the country's rich culture, nature, and cuisine to the world at the expo, he informed.
The event was highlighted with cultural and arts performances supported by technology to briefly promote the country to the world, he said.
Minister of Trade, Muhammad Lutfi, officially opened the National Day event at Al Wasl Plaza, which attracted both Indonesians living in the United Arab Emirates and foreign visitors.
President Joko Widodo made a speech in a short video played during the ceremony. He said Indonesia has a lot of natural beauty, as seen in Likupang in North Sulawesi, Lake Toba in South Sumatra, Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara, Mandalika in West Nusa Tenggara, and Borobudur Temple in Central Java.
Sumedi, who is concurrently the director general of export development at the Ministry of Trade, said that Indonesia's culinary products are one of the highlights at the Indonesian Pavilion.
The Indonesian Pavilion will remain open until the 2020 Dubai Expo ends on March 31, 2022.
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Translator: Natisha A, Fardah
Editor: Sri Haryati
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