New Delhi: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will participate in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, from 13 April to 13 October, 2025, showcasing its regional cooperation and diverse cultural heritage.
The ASEAN Pavilion, themed “Building Bridges,” will feature exhibits, displays, interactive activities, cultural performances, and thematic programs highlighting the region’s strengths and aspirations, an ASEAN press release revealed.
“Expo 2025 provides ASEAN a unique platform to share our story of unity, progress, and sustainability with a global audience,” said Nararya Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Corporate and Community Affairs and Commissioner-General of Section of ASEAN Secretariat at the World Expo 2025. “We look forward to welcoming visitors to the ASEAN Pavilion, where they can learn about our rich cultural heritage, economic development, and commitment to a shared future.”
The participation of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam is also confirmed.
The World Expo, held every five years, focuses on finding solutions to global challenges with the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. JAIF supports ASEAN’s participation at the Expo 2025 Osaka. This follows ASEAN’s participation at Expo Dubai 2020, which attracted over 300,000 visitors from the region.