The inspection delegation of the Bureau of International Exhibition
ended their five-day visit in Shanghai Saturday.
They all spoke highly of Shanghai's sound organization, financial
capacity and infrastructure level.
Carmen Sylvain, BIE vice-president and chairperson of the BIE
Executive Committee, told the press that the statement of Shanghai
was comprehensive, and the theme of Shanghai's bidding "Better
City, Better Life" was exceptional.
Carmen also stressed her appreciation of hope and ardor from all
sectors of Shanghai citizens.
The delegation, including BIE President Gilles Noghes and
Secretary-General V.G. Loscertales, was to leave Shanghai Saturday
afternoon.
(Xinhua News
Agency March 17, 2002)