BY NED GAGAHE

Riley Mesepitu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration, has confirmed that the Solomon Islands will participate in the upcoming World Trade Expo in Osaka, Japan, this year.

“Solomon Islands will participate in the upcoming World Trade Expo, which will be held in Osaka, Japan, this year,” Mr. Mesepitu said in an interview with this paper. “The Ministry is leading this, so we will go and promote Solomon Islands on the world stage,” he added.

The World Expo is one of the oldest and largest international events, held every five years since 1851. It serves as a global platform for achievement, innovation, collaboration, and cooperation.

The Solomon Islands will participate in the event, which will take place from April 13, 2025, to October 13, 2025.

Located on the waterfront at Yumeshima in Osaka, Japan’s second-largest city and a major culinary destination, Expo 2025 will provide an opportunity for countries to connect directly with the Japanese community and global citizens. It will promote culture, values, high-quality products and services, as well as technological and economic capabilities.

More than 161 countries and regions, along with 25 international organizations, are expected to participate in the Expo. Japan’s Expo Association anticipates over 28 million visitors, including more than 3.5 million international visitors.

The theme of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” It will focus on developing and adopting best practices from around the world to drive co-creation by the global community in designing a sustainable society that addresses social challenges, emerging sciences, and evolving technologies.

This Expo represents an important opportunity to market local businesses and showcase the best of Solomon Islands’ culture and business to a highly influential global audience.

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