Jakarta, April 10 (AseanAll)  — At the invitation of the Government of Japan, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, will lead the ASEAN Secretariat’s delegation to participate in the World Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan, on 12-14 April 2025. 

The visit of SG Dr. Kao will entail a series of engagements focusing on ASEAN’s participation at the World Expo 2025, visiting Pavilions of ASEAN Member States, as well as meetings with various stakeholders based in Osaka. 

SG Dr. Kao will officiate the ASEAN Pavilion and, among others, deliver remarks in support of Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship this year at the International Trade and Industry Week, organized by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia, at the Expo Hall.

Taking full advantage of his time in Osaka, SG Dr. Kao will also engage with the Osaka Prefecture Governor and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry to further promote ASEAN’s potentials including in the areas of trade, investment, tourism and connectivity. 

Additionally, SG Dr. Kao will also be received by the ASEAN-Japan Centre during this visit, and will deliver a special lecture on the topic of ‘ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Partnership for Peace, Prosperity and People’ at the Kansai University, in Osaka, to convey ASEAN’s narrative to the younger generation.