


TOKYO: Saudi Ambassador to Japan Ghazi Bin Faisal Binzagr told Arab News Japan that he has high hopes of achieving the goals for which he was appointed general commissioner of the Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
“We are striving to create an amazing experience for our visitors,” he said. “We are capturing the essence of our Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 and bringing it live to Japan.”
Binzagr shared that the construction work on the Kingdom’s pavilion is progressing rapidly, with around 82 percent already complete. This progress is a testament to the Kingdom’s commitment to the Expo, and we can all look forward to the grand opening in April.
He added that the Pavilion “will include over 700 events throughout Expo 2025 Osaka, including daily fashion, music and film performances. Guests will be able to discover not only our traditions but also our future, and the impact Saudi Arabia is making on the world.”
Binzagr extended a warm invitation to visitors to “come and immerse themselves in our past, our present, and our future. Experience our rich heritage, our diverse food, our vibrant music, our colorful culture, and our ambitious future aspirations.”
The Pavilion will offer an exciting visitor journey, across seven immersive rooms and galleries, including Cultural Studios based on the theme space and time, and innovative experiences that demonstrate Saudi’s legacy to the future.
This invitation is an opportunity to discover the beauty and potential of Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi ambassador expressed his sincere hope that visitors would be inspired to visit the Kingdom. This desire reflects the warm welcome and value the Kingdom places on its visitors.
“We want you to experience our pavilion,” he said. “We are confident that when you do, you will want to visit Saudi, perhaps even do business, partner with us, dream with us, or work with us to make a wonderful world.”
Binzagr participated in the final International Participants’ Meeting, which was held from Jan. 15 to 16 at the Himeji Culture and Convention Center.
At the meeting, Ambassador Binzagr announced the launch of a national initiative titled Saudi Tours in Japan, aimed at enhancing cultural interaction between the two friendly nations, starting Feb. 15.
The tour includes a multi-sensory experience where the Japanese public can enjoy a taste of the hospitality of Saudi Arabia. Starting in Osaka on Feb. 15-16, the tour will visit Kyoto on Feb. 17, Kobe from Feb. 22-23, Hiroshima from Feb. 24, Fukuoka from March 1-2 and Nagoya from March 3 and Tokyo March 8-9 to build excitement ahead of the full Saudi Pavilion experience which opens on April 13.
The Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka aims to highlight Saudi Arabia’s culture, traditions and transformation and look towards a sustainable form of human development.
Binzagr’s responsibilities as the general commissioner of the Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka include supervising efforts and initiatives to strengthen relations between the Kingdom and Japan and ensuring the successful representation of Saudi Arabia at the Expo.