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The 167th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Postponed
April 23, 2020
Due to the current novel coronavirus pandemic, the 167th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), scheduled to be held in June 2020, has been postponed.
1. Overview
The BIE has stated that, due to current travel restrictions, the convening of the BIE General Assembly scheduled to be held in June 2020 is not possible. Given this situation, Japan will continue to aim toward receiving approval from the BIE for Japan’s Registration Dossier concerning the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, when the next General Assembly is held.The BIE states that it hopes to hold the General Assembly later this year if possible.
2. Future schedule
Later in 2020 (expected date): The 167th BIE General Assembly (Japan aims to receive approval from the BIE for Japan’s Registration Dossier concerning the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.)
Division in Charge
International Exhibitions Promotion Office, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group