OREANDA-NEWS. October 24, 2014. EXPO 2017 is designed to be a platform to showcase the best achievements of mankind in the field of alternative energy sources. It was stated by First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakhytzhan Sagintayev.

"A special feature of the exhibition is its theme "Future Energy". Today the topic is particularly relevant, since the traditional sources of energy cause uncertainty and concern in connection with their progressive depletion and inability to replenishment," B. Sagintayev said opening the meeting of international exhibitors "EXPO 2017" in Astana.

He also added that the global environmental threats make the world think seriously about the prospects of development of clean technologies and solutions for long-term energy supply.

"EXPO 2017 is designed to be a platform to showcase the best achievements of mankind in the field of renewable alternative energy sources, solving the actual problems of rational use of energy resources. Kazakhstan, as whole progressive international community, has been an active supporter of introducing "green" economy," B. Sagintayev said.

It should be noted that the meeting of "EXPO 2017" participants was attended by members of the Secretariat of the Commissioner "EXPO 2017", as well as more than 200 representatives from 86 countries who have received an official invitation to participate in this exhibition.