Saudi participation at Expo 2025 greatly contributes to deeper mutual understanding, says Japan’s ambassador

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Culture Hamed Fayez has met Japan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Yasunari Morino at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh.

Fayez expressed his gratitude to the Japanese for their generous support of the Kingdom during its participation at Expo 2025. The event is being held in Osaka, Japan, and concludes on Oct. 13. It is the second time that Osaka Prefecture has hosted such an event, having previously hosted Expo 1970.

The Saudi minister also voiced his enthusiasm for Japan’s participation at Expo 2030, which will be held in Riyadh.

Japan’s ambassador told Arab News: “I had a very good meeting with the vice minister. We share a positive outlook on Japan-Saudi cultural exchanges, especially on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Japan-Saudi relations.