Kingdom's ambassador welcomes US counterpart to Saudi Pavilion at Osaka Expo
OSAKA: The Kingdom's Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr welcomed his US counterpart George Glass to the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on Friday.
Binzagr said it was a pleasure to host Glass and his delegation from the US at the VIP reception.
'Saudi Arabia's pavilion is not only an important cultural asset where we share our story with the world but also serves as a meeting place where global leaders can come together to deepen understanding of each other, while addressing some of our greatest challenges,' Binzagr said.
The visit between the representatives of Saudi Arabia and the US in Japan comes 10 days after US President Donald Trump's historic state visit to Riyadh.
The visit reinforces the strategic long-term relationship between the Kingdom and the US and is important for potential future partnerships aimed at mutual growth.
Binzagr and Glass toured the pavilion which showcases Saudi Arabia's rich cultural history, its transformation as a nation, and global influence on sustainability and innovation.
The US delegation enjoyed the Kingdom's hospitality over a discussion on shared goals for the expo and the future before exchanging gifts in the Saudi Majlis.
Binzagr, the commissioner general of the Saudi Arabia Pavilion, said it was a productive and collaborative first meeting between the two ambassadors based in Japan.
The Saudi Arabia Pavilion hosts VIP delegations and business events that focus on the Kingdom's impact on the world.
In addition to hosting over 700 events across the expo program which includes business and investment forums, visitors to the Saudi Arabia Pavilion will see daily dance and fashion shows.
In addition, they can explore seven immersive rooms and galleries, featuring evolving cities, sustainable seas, the potential of human capital and innovation.
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