RIYADH: Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s minister of tourism, met Japanese Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hiromasa Nakano in Tokyo during a visit to the Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Al-Khateeb invited Japan’s government and tourism leaders to join the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly and the inaugural Tourise Summit in Riyadh this November.
These global events will reinforce the Kingdom’s role as a hub for international collaboration and tourism innovation, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Al-Khateeb began his Expo 2025 Osaka tour at the Saudi pavilion, at which are displayed the Kingdom’s world-class tourism offerings, sustainability, innovation, and commitment to international cooperation.
He also visited the Japan and Spain pavilions, strengthening diplomatic ties and tourism partnerships, the SPA reported.
