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Participation in the 2010 World Expo is very important for Belgium, Belgian Minister for Economic Affairs Vincent Van Quickenborne said yesterday in Brussels.

Speaking at a ceremony to unveil the design of the Belgium Pavilion, Van Quickenborne said that the Expo, which opens on May 1 next year, will provide a unique opportunity for Belgium to illustrate the theme of "Better City, Better Life" and demonstrate the country's innovative approaches to answering many of the challenges facing humanity today.

"It is important for us, and also for the European Union (EU), to take part in the Expo," the minister said.

The pavilion covers 5,250 square meters, of which 1,000 square meters are to be used by the European Commission, the executive arm of the 27-nation EU.

Van Quickenborne said he hopes the pavilion will reinforce Belgium's image as "the heart of the EU."

He said Belgium will highlight the concept of "green economy" at the 2010 Expo. "The restaurant in our pavilion will be zero emission. We will also present energy-saving, environmentally friendly technologies and products, such as electric cars," he said.

"You will be amazed at what we have for the future," the minister said. He expressed the hope that Chinese visitors, after touring the Belgium Pavilion, will visit Belgium and enjoy the world-renowned beer and chocolate here.