British Foreign Secretary David puts the last slim and transparent acrylic rod of the UK Pavilion into place.

British Foreign Secretary David answers questions.

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband put the last slim and transparent acrylic rod of the UK Pavilion into place at the "Seed Cathedral," the pavilion's centerpiece, this morning.

The 20-meter-high hollow cube-like structure is pierced by more than 60,000 acrylic rods containing seeds of different plants. The "Seed Cathedral" is surrounded by an area designed to look like wrapping paper, signifying a gift of friendship to China.

At the end of the Expo, these rods will be distributed to schools around China. "It is a symbol of our continuing commitment to sustainability and the partnership between UK and China," Miliband said.

He said that the pavilion represented British "creativity, commitment to sustainability, scientific excellence, openness and desire to engage with the people of China."

"It also gives visitors a chance to understand more about British life and culture," he added. Miliband expressed his hope that people would be excited about the building's innovation instead of viewing it just as a monument.

He noted that "British people are slowly waking up to the significance of the Expo," and the event will trigger greater excitement with the UK pavilion taking shape.

Chinese Netizens have nicknamed the pavilion "Dandelion," and Miliband noted that the name embodied the idea of “living with nature,” which is very important.

He characterized the relations between UK and China as one of cooperation, partnership, respect and growing engagement. "It is a mutual commitment to work through difficulties based on mutual respect."

Miliband is visiting China from until Wednesday at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. His legs include Shanghai and Beijing.

Editor: Hu Min