Osaka (TDI): Pakistan’s successful participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, concluded on Tuesday with a grand closing ceremony that highlighted the country’s exceptional presence throughout the six-month global event.
The ceremony was attended by Abdul Hameed, Section Commissioner General of Pakistan at Expo 2025, Muhammad Naseer, Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Madiha Ali, Trade and Investment Counsellor, and Noor Jehan Bilgrami, curator of the Pakistan Pavilion.
Held under the overarching theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” the Expo brought together 158 nations, each showcasing their culture, innovation, and vision for a sustainable future. The Pakistan Pavilion proved to be one of the standout attractions, drawing over 1.8 million visitors, the highest ever recorded for any Pakistani pavilion at a World Expo.
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The closing ceremony, hosted at the EXPO Hall “Shining Hat,” was attended by Crown Prince Akishino, Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, and Ishige Hiroyuki, Secretary-General of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. Prime Minister Ishiba announced that the Expo welcomed more than 28 million visitors during its run.
A symbolic handover of the BIE flag to the next host city, Riyadh, marked the official end of Expo 2025.
At the Pakistan Pavilion, a special ceremony recognized the dedication of staff, ushers, and volunteers who contributed to the pavilion’s success. The Section Commissioner General presented certificates of appreciation and highlighted Pakistan’s achievement in winning two international awards for its creative and cultural representation.
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Pakistan’s participation not only celebrated its rich heritage and natural resources but also emphasized its growing potential in innovation and global trade. The pavilion’s success left a strong impression on international audiences, underscoring Pakistan’s emerging role in global discussions on sustainable development and future societies.
