Jakarta, April 9 (AseanAll) — The ASEAN Secretariat on April 9 announced its participation in the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, during a press conference held at its headquarters. The Expo, themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” will take place from 13 April to 13 October,2025.
The press conference commenced with opening remarks from Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs and Commissioner-General of ASEAN Secretariat at the World Expo Nararya Soeprapto, alongside Ambassador Kiya Masahiko, Ambassador of Japan to ASEAN. This was followed by a live report from the ASEAN Expo team in Osaka and a Q&A session with the media.
“It is with great pleasure that we announce ASEAN’s participation in the World Expo 2025 Osaka,” stated DSG Nararya. “The World Expo, administered by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), serves as a crucial platform for nations to collaborate on addressing global challenges. ASEAN’s presence underscores our commitment to a more integrated, resilient, and people-centered region.” It is also an important year when the ASEAN Vision 2045 is expected to be adopted.
Ambassador Kiya Masahiko expressed Japan’s strong support for ASEAN’s participation in the Expo and encouraged people from ASEAN to take this opportunity to visit the Expo and explore the rest of Japan.
ASEAN’s participation, themed “Building Bridges,” aims to foster connections with participating countries, organisations, and the public. The ASEAN Pavilion will showcase the region’s diversity and dynamism, highlighting its role as a key trade and investment destination, and promoting its rich cultural heritage. The ASEAN Pavilion will be officially opened by Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
“The ASEAN Pavilion will feature its cooperation initiatives, including the ASEAN-Japan partnership, interactive games like the ASEAN Trail Challenge, and captivating cultural and musical performances,” he further added. “We are also excited to commemorate the 58th ASEAN Day on August 8 both here and in Osaka, celebrating the enduring friendship between ASEAN and Japan.
”The ASEAN Secretariat highlighted its gratitude to Japan for their valuable assistance and support, emphasising that its participation embodies the spirit of “wa” (harmony) and “ikigai” (purpose), aligning with the ASEAN Community’s values and principles.
“With the support of our associated entities, centres, and stakeholders, we strive to make the ASEAN Pavilion a beacon of collaboration and innovation,” DSG Nararya concluded. “As Commissioner-General of ASEAN for the Osaka Expo 2025, I look forward to welcoming everyone to our pavilion.
”ASEAN’s participation in the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is supported through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).
