Kuwait's minister of information inspects pavilion at Expo Osaka-Kansai 2025
TOKYO, Japan, March 5: Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, visited the Kuwait Pavilion at Expo Osaka-Kansai 2025 on Tuesday to inspect its readiness and ensure all necessary arrangements were in place to welcome visitors.
During his visit, the minister emphasized the importance of completing all preparations to the highest standards, aiming for a successful and distinguished participation that truly reflects Kuwait's cultural and civilizational identity. He stressed the need to provide a unique and integrated experience for those visiting the pavilion.
The minister also toured the residence of the employees participating in the pavilion, where he was briefed on the level of equipment and supplies available to ensure housing met the required standards. He further inspected security, safety, and comfort measures provided to the employees to create a suitable environment that would enable them to perform their duties efficiently throughout the exhibition.
Accompanying the minister during the visit were Sami Al-Zamanan, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Japan, and Salem Al-Wattan, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Commissioner General of the State of Kuwait to Expo Osaka-Kansai 2025. This visit highlights Kuwait's commitment to presenting an honorable and distinguished image at this global event, one of the most prominent international exhibitions that brings together countries from around the world to showcase their creativity and achievements across various fields. (End)
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