US envoy applauds Israeli participation in Expo 2020 Dubai

The US ambassador to the UAE says Israeli participation in Expo 2020 Dubai will show "the inclusiveness of not only the Emirates but of the entire region as well, and how we are moving to a much more inclusive society here."

According to the National News agency WAM, John Rakolta said it will bring all kinds of additional benefits. 

"The biggest ones, of course, in trade and investments, tourism, job opportunities, and peace" he added.

The ambassador has just returned from Washington after witnessing the signing of the historic Abraham Accords between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain.

He was speaking to media to announce the expected completion of the US pavilion in November.

The pavilion's theme is ‘Life, Liberty and the pursuit of the future’ and will showcase a programme that demonstrates geographic and cultural richness. 

Artists and performers from across the United States are being recruited to represent their territories and regions as America’s Cultural Ambassadors at the Expo.

"We look forward to the very best of American participation. It gives us an opportunity to celebrate the UAE’s golden jubilee and many achievements of this nation," Rakolta explained.

Rakolta said the UAE has contributed US$60 million towards the construction of the US Pavilion and the remaining amount will be raised by various US organisations.