The next Universal Exposition, which
will take place in Osaka in 2025, was one of the issues
addressed in the bilateral meeting Premier Giorgia Meloni had in
Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the
handover of the G7 duty presidency.
During the meeting, which the Commissioner General for Italy at
Expo 2025 Osaka, Ambassador Mario Vattani, took part in, Kishida
pointed out that on December 19 Italy became the first nation to
organize the ceremony for the laying of the first stone of its
pavilion at the Expo site, months ahead of other participating
countries, thanks to close cooperation with Japanese companies.
The premier said that this effort was characterized by an
approach of team work and great confidence, which contributes to
transmitting a positive message about Expo and its goals, and is
in line with the Italy-Japan strategic partnership that was
launched by Premier Meloni in January 2023.
"This path takes us towards Expo 2025 Osaka, an event Italy
intends to give a contribution to that is up to the level of the
spirit of friendship and cooperation that we are experiencing,"
Giorgia Meloni stressed during the joint press conference.
"I am very proud that Italy was the first nation to start the
construction of its pavilion.
"This shows the importance that we give to this event".
Trade between Italy and Japan is today worth 15 billion euros
and it is supported by the activities of the Italy Japan
Business Group.
Aerospace, AI and high technology are some of the sectors of
greatest interest in terms of development between Italy and
Japan and these issues will be at the centre of Italy's
participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, presenting an innovative image
of our country.
"The premier's reference to the next Expo, which will be held in
Osaka from April 13 to October 13, 2025, shows the importance
that the Italian Government attributes to our participation in
this event," commented Vattani after meeting Meloni with the
heads of some of the most important Japanese companies with
economic interests in Italy.
"It will be a global showcase, which will give our 'Country
System' the opportunity to become better known in the Asia
Pacific area.
"It's a great opportunity to develop agreements and attract
investments".
The framework agreement signed by the Commissioner General with
CRUI - COPER - AFAM of the Ministry of Higher Education and
Research is part of this strategy and seeks to promote the
excellence of Italian universities and research centres at the
international level, both in the artistic and scientific fields,
via the creation of activities, projects and programmes that
regard the themes of Expo 2025 Osaka.
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