An Australian delegation from the country's International Trade Association today visited the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination to talk about its participation at World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.

Huang Jianzhi, deputy director of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination, met with the delegation led by Kate Pollitt, executive director of Australia International Trade Association, and Jane Ogg-Cowan, deputy Consul General in Shanghai.

Huang gave the delegation a general introduction to World Expo 2010, including the theme of the Expo, the site, traffic facilities, the location of Australia's pavilion, as well as the participation of enterprises.

Huang said the organisers have planned 16 pavilions for enterprises of which two are renovated from old factories. The others are new buildings.

Huang also invited Australian companies to participate in Expo 2010 and share the opportunities provided by this big event.

Ogg-Cowan said China and Australia have close cooperation in commerce and trade, but that there is still much potential for further development.

More discussions regarding real estate and banking were held between the delegation and the organisers.