The Swiss pavilion at the Osaka World Expo opened its doors on Sunday. For six months, it will be presenting an immersive programme entitled "From Heidi to High-Tech", which traces the diversity and rapid evolution of the country. Switzerland is a global centre for innovation and high technology, but it has not forgotten its Alpine origins and traditions, as the pavilion illustrates. The 260 m2 pavilion was inaugurated in the presence of House of Representatives leader Maja Riniker, the Swiss foreign ministry said in a press release on Sunday. The Swiss representation in Osaka comes under the responsibility of Presence Switzerland, which is part of the General Secretariat of the foreign ministry. Markus Seiler, head of Presence Switzerland, was also present. Privileged links "The aim of the Pavilion is to raise awareness of Switzerland's capacity for innovation among the general public and Japanese decision-makers," explained Ambassador Alexandre Edelmann, head of Presence ...
