斐濟總理在上海世博會的電視致辭

To the Shanghai 2010 World Expo Committee of the People's Republic of China:
致2010年中國上海世博會：
Fiji is pleased to be associated withe the 2010 Shanghai Exposition, together with other nations in the Pacific. The 2010 Shanghai World Expo is a wonderful opportunity to explore and share valuable innovations, and experiences from the 227 participating countries in this grand gathering of world cultures. What the world is witnessing here today is without doubt a huge success, attracting at least 70 million visitors, and is a remarkable showcase of sights, smells, tastes, sounds, feel, and glamore from around the globe.
很高興斐濟可以和其他太平洋國家一同參加2010年上海世博會。2010年上海世界貿易博覽會將227個參加這次世界盛會的國家聚集在一起，相互交流各國的寶貴文化。世界正見證著今天這個吸引了全球七千多萬訪客的盛大博覽活動，這個以視覺、嗅覺、味覺、聽覺、感覺，來呈現(xiàn)各國文化魅力的展覽平臺。

Being the first exhibiton of its kind in the developing country, and producing an Expo of this magnitude, is indicative of the dedication, commitment and hard work of the government of the People's Republic of China, led by its national organizing committee. I express Fiji's appreciation and convey congratulations to the People's Republic of China's tireless efforts, to the preparatioin and success of this grand event. To the commissioner General of the Chinese government, the employees and staff we've worked tirelessly to pull this event together, are of the most sincere gratitude of my delegation, for your assistance and dedication. I congratulate your team, and I can assure you the Pacific Pavilion will offer our wishes and exceptional focus of our region. And Fiji's booths will be an experience in itself. I wish to also thank the Commissioner General of the Chinese government for their financial assistance. This is indeed an opportunity time for the world to see China. It is a fantastic chance for developing and strengthening ties of cooperation between the participating countries. Fiji is honored to be a part of such an event.
作為一個發(fā)展中國家，中國政府在籌備組織的帶領指導下，勇于奉獻，無謂辛勤的籌備這場如此宏偉規(guī)模的博覽會。在此，我謹代表斐濟，由衷地祝賀并預祝此次盛事的勝利舉行。向中國世博會的主辦機構及辛勤努力的工作人員，表示最誠摯的感謝。也借此機會衷心地祝賀這次活動的主辦機構，我們保證會盡最大努力配合完成此活動。同時也向大力支持幫助籌備斐濟展臺，提供財政幫助的中國政府表示感謝。這是一個讓世界了解中國的有利時機，是為了能夠加強與發(fā)展各國之間友好關系的絕佳平臺，斐濟非常榮幸可以成為其中的一員。

The innovations and introductions of cross-cultural dialogues that we are privileged at this Expo optimize this year's theme - "Better City, Better Life". It signifies our quest to improve to better the society we live in. The display of scientific and technological development, and the quality of exhibition showcased its reflecting of the theme. It reminds us that we must not only provide our nations with basic needs, but also improve and enlist the indicidual life for our people in our respective cities.
這次博覽會的舉辦是為了讓國家之間相互交流文化與創(chuàng)新，正如此活動的主題“城市，讓生活更美好”?？茖W、技術的發(fā)展有效的反映了此次博覽會的主題，并且提醒了我們在提供人類基本需求的同時應該確保城市生活水平的提高，豐富城市建設。

It is definitely a souce of pride for Fiji, and I'm sure for the other Pacific island nations, to participate in the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition. We'll also like to thank that we have contributed to the success of this Expo. I'm sure that the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition will live long in our memories. Best wishes in every success for Expo 2010. Thank you.
在以后的斐濟以及太平洋島國的歷史篇章中，將會記載我們?yōu)閰⑴c此次活動所獲得的榮耀和作出的貢獻。我相信2010上海世博會必將帶給我們一個美好的回憶。預祝博覽會圓滿成功，謝謝你們。