As it is known, the world horticultural expo is going to be held in Antalya in 2016. While the preparatory works for Expo 2016 Antalya is processing, the national participation of Turkey in Floriade 2012 is advanced.

In regards to Turkish participation in Floriade, Turkish officials visited Venlo / the Netherlands on 10 August 2010. The Turkish delegation was composed of the officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Antalya Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters Union. The delegation met Floriade officials, selected a 1.000m2 of Turkish garden area and signed the participation protocol.

By the way, Antalya Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters Union is authorized as the coordinator of Turkish participation in Floriade.