- The World Exposition is held in major cities of selected countries on a bi?annual basis on different themes and its next exhibition will be held during a span of six (6) months period from 01?05?2015 to 31?10?2015 in the city of Milan, Italy. On the information submitted by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, the Cabinet noted that the Sri Lanka is scheduled to participate at the above exhibition and the objectives of Sri Lanka's participation are to exhibit the Sri Lankan dignity, to improve the relations with the Western Countries and to improve the brand image of Sri Lanka.