In statements to Prensa Latina, the head of Foreign Relations pointed out that the selection of this territory, located in the province of Río Negro, would be a great opportunity and responsibility for Patagonia, Argentina and the region.

It would be the first time that this event would take place in South America, which is why it is necessary to carry out a very serious job and have the support of other nations in the area, he said.

During an act at the San Martín Palace, the minister, the governor of Río Negro, Arabela Carreras, and the mayor of Bariloche, Gustavo Gennuso, detailed aspects of the initiative and the selected theme: Nature + Technology, a new beginning.

In his intervention before businessmen, officials and the media, Cafiero assured that holding an exhibition of this type in the heart of Patagonia would allow the expression of national culture, innovation and the complementation between natural resources and sustainable activities. Such an initiative involves not only showcasing natural beauty, but also the achievements of our scientists and technologists, he added.

For her part, the governor of Río Negro, Arabela Carreras, indicated that the proposal invites Bariloche to rethink global actions against climate change and against the main challenges facing humanity.

We have the opportunity to speak from a South American perspective, which has not yet had the opportunity to express itself. With all the installed capacity in the region in terms of science and technology, we can give this exhibition a unique content and advocate for the construction of a better world, she pointed out.

According to the Foreign Ministry, the candidature committee will present a dossier to the International Exhibitions Office in France and will carry out the necessary actions to ensure that Bariloche is selected by the majority of the 170 nations that make up that organization.

If that place is chosen, once the event is over, the entire surface used will be converted into an educational, scientific and productive pole, which will turn that territory into The City of Knowledge and Development, added the text.

The first Universal Exhibition was held in London, United Kingdom, in 1851, and since then it has been hosted by other countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Oceania.

After an analysis process, in June 2023 the venue for the event will be known, which will be held for three months in 2027.

Among the candidates are Minnesota (United States), Phuket (Thailand), Belgrade (Serbia) and Malaga (Spain).

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