14 April 2010

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration conducted a short training programme for the team representing the Cook Islands at the 2010 World Expo to be held in Shanghai. The programme included presentations and discussions on the Cook Islands/China relationship, foreign and trade policies.

The training was conducted by Foreign Affairs officials Sandra Tisam and Mona Mato.  “The Expo provides a useful opportunity to showcase Cook Islands tourism, culture and exports.  The Ministry welcomes this collaborative opportunity to help equip Team Cook Islands with information to deliver a high level of ambassadorial services for the Cook Islands during the Expo.”

Team Cook Islands for the World Expo include Angela Manarangi, Commissioner General for the Cook Islands Delegation; with Demitra Tavioni-Neophitou, Elmond Numanga, Kura Taruia-Enua and Michael Jonassen.  Team Cook Islands will be based in the Pacific Pavilion at the Expo showgrounds with 15 other Pacific Island Countries over a six month period.

The Expo will be held from 1 May to 31 October 2010 and is expected to attract over 70 million visitors and 200 participating countries. 40,000 people are expected to visit the Pacific Pavilion daily. 

From L-R: Mr Mona Mato, Trade Policy Officer,
Ms Sandra Tisam, Foreign Affairs Officer from Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Immigration with
Ms Angela Manarangi, Commissioner General for the
Cook Islands, Miss Demitra Tavioni-Neophitou,
Mrs Elmond Numanga, Mrs Kura Taruia-Enua and
Mr Michael Jonassen, delegates representing the
Cook Islands at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.