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Minister Muto Holds Meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)
April 9, 2025
On Wednesday, April 9, Mr. Muto Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), to agree on continued close collaboration for the success of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
During the meeting, Minister Muto expressed Japan’s intention to further raise momentum to attract visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, aiming to promote the attractive assets of the exposition both nationwide and worldwide. He also asked for continued cooperation of Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the BIE.
Mr. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes expressed his gratitude for the dedicated support of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and expressed his support for METI’s efforts to build momentum for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The two sides agreed on continued close collaboration for the success of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Division in Charge
International Exhibitions Promotion Office, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group