RIYADH: Uganda affirmed on Monday its support for Saudi Arabia to host Expo 2030 in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The announcement came during a visit to Kampala by advisor at the Saudi royal court, Ahmed Kattan, who was received at the presidential palace in the Ugandan capital. 

Kattan carried a message on behalf of King Salman for President Yoweri Museveni related to relations between the two countries and how to enhance them, Al-Ekhbariya reported.

Riyadh’s bid to host the event faces competition from Busan (South Korea), Rome (Italy), and Odessa (Ukraine). Regardless of the outcome, the Expo is expected to provide a unique opportunity for nations from around the world to share their innovations, cultures, and ideas.

Through Expo 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia intends to unite countries around the world to change the course of our planet towards a better future, by turning the international event into a platform of opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Riyadh’s bid to host Expo 2030 focuses on three pillars: “A Different Tomorrow”, ‘Climate Action’ and ‘Prosperity for All’, to form a coherent framework, able to address common international challenges in the economic, environmental, geopolitical, social and technological levels.

Held since 1851, World Expos are the world’s largest platform to showcase the latest achievements and technologies and celebrate the cultural values that unite humanity.