Nepal to open final pavilion at Osaka expo on Saturday after delay
The pavilion will be the last to open among the 158 participating countries and regions. Construction of the self-built Type A pavilion had been suspended due to delays by the Nepalese side in paying its Japanese builder, with work resuming on June 16.
Organizers gave the green light on Friday for the pavilion to open to visitors, according to the source.
The selection process for builders of the overseas pavilions, particularly those categorized as Type A constructions, proved difficult due to their complicated design and lack of coordination by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition.
Delays in preparation were noted even before the exhibition began, while unpaid construction fees to subcontractors were an issue for several other pavilions as well.
Angola's pavilion, whose operation had been suspended since the day after the expo kicked off on April 13, was reopened on June 26.
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