scene of the meeting

Peter Dawkins (R), ICT and planning manager of the South Pacific Tourism Organisatioin, and Glenys Miller, Trade Commission Liaison officer of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Zhou Hanmin (M), deputy director general of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination

Envoys from two international organisations in the Pacific Ocean region today visited the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination and started participation contract negotiations with the organisers.

Zhou Hanmin, deputy director general of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination, presided over the negotiations with. Peter Dawkins, ICT and planning manager of the South Pacific Tourism Organisatioin, and Glenys Miller, Trade Commission Liaison officer of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.

Zhou conducted a brief introduction to the delegation and said the pavilion concept paper they submitted was quite "enlightening, very ambitious and practical."

The Pacific Pavilion will cover 16 countries, including Fiji, Palau, Tonga, and three international organisations. Ten countries in the region and the organisations have confirmed their participation.

The pavilion will present white sand, coconut palms, rainforest, colorful flowers to demonstrate the life of local residents.

The officials asked questions about financial aid, the participation cost and activities during the Expo period. The organisers answered all the questions and Glenys Miller thanked the organisers for their consideration and wished them a successful Expo in Shanghai.