"Expo 2019 Beijing has been a resounding success," said Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) at the closing ceremony of the 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition Wednesday evening in Beijing.

Expo 2019 Beijing is an A1 international horticultural exhibition hosted by the Chinese government and organized by the Beijing Municipal Government.

The A1-category International Horticultural Exhibition is the expo of the largest scale and highest level, which is accredited by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and recognized by the BIE.

Loscertales spoke highly of the event and expressed full appreciation to the Chinese government, the organizers and volunteers, as well as those who have contributed to shaping the "extraordinary" expo.

He called the success "a proof of the vision and commitment of the Chinese government and of the organizers," adding that, "it is a testimony of the significant contributions of over 230 Expo participants."

Under the theme "Live Green, Live Better," Expo 2019 Beijing, which kicked off on April 28, displayed the latest achievements in floriculture, and fruit and vegetable farming at the foot of the Great Wall in Yanqing District in China's capital city.

The BIE Secretary General stressed that the 162-day Expo is a window into how horticulture can contribute to green living and sustainable development and improve quality of life.

"Expo 2019 Beijing has embraced green civilization, green innovation, art, and culture to educate and entertain visitors and clearly demonstrate that humankind can live in harmony with nature," said Loscertales.

He believed that the legacy of the event will live on, "not through its intellectual legacy represented by the ideas and principles of 'Live Green, Live Better' but also in its physical form as part of the Yanqing District's development as a destination for tourism and a hub for horticultural industry, research, and development."