The Belgian commissioner general at the Universal Exhibition in Dubai had already been summoned several days ago. His deputy had meanwhile taken over the coordination of the Belgian pavilion.
Trust was obviously broken, following various incidents including non-compliance with Covid rules on site by the principal concerned. The organization of the royal visit at the beginning of the month would not have been ideal either, with an incomplete guest list and communicated in a piecemeal way or too late. Le Soir also mentions a “diplomatic incident of which Brussels was informed by the country concerned”.
The BelExpo management committee will meet on Friday to appoint an interim general commissioner whose mission will be to complete the mandate in Dubai, then to ensure the world horticultural exhibition “Floriade” (in the Netherlands, from April 14) , says Le Soir.
