Photo taken on April 24, 2010 shows the the China Pavilion in the World Expo Park in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Wang Song)
BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The world economy is slowly recovering from the global economic downturn but the comeback has been shadowed by the debt crisis in Europe.
The Shanghai World Expo, set to open Saturday, is expected to build confidence in restoring the world economy.
The world needs to look ahead with courage despite grim prospects, says Geir Haarde, Iceland's former prime minister.
Confidence in the world economy stands as reflected in the words of the world's leaders.
Yasuo Fukuda, the former Japanese prime minister, said the Shanghai World Expo is opening at a time when the extravaganza will provide an opportunity for countries to recover from the economic nightmare.
Faith in the global economy also reflects in the actions of countries around the world.
