Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock Mr. Faruk Çelik stated that preparations of EXPO 2016 Antalya have come to an end and 41 countries have signed an agreement on attending the event.
Minister Çelik attended "Executive Meeting of EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency" organized in Antalya and talked about the developments regarding the event. Minister Çelik added that botanical exhibition called "horticulture exhibition" will be opened on 22nd April with the participation of the President of Turkey Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Opening date of EXPO with the theme "flower and child" was specially determined for 23rd April Children's Day.