Politics News 23 October 2026 16:10 (UTC +04:00)
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 23. An agreement on Azerbaijan’s participation in the “EXPO 2030 Riyadh” international project was signed in Baku during a meeting between Talal bin Hussein Al-Marri, CEO of the “EXPO 2030 Riyadh” World Exhibition, and Anar Alakbarov, Azerbaijan’s Chief Commissioner for “EXPO 2030 Riyadh.”
The signing of the agreement is considered an important step in the process of preparing for Azerbaijan’s participation in the exhibition.
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the country’s Chief Commissioner for “EXPO 2030 Riyadh,” Anar Alakbarov, drawing attention to the fact that the agreement on participation in the World Expo was signed in Baku, noted that relations between Azerbaijan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are based on friendship, mutual respect, and close cooperation. These ties are steadily developing in the political, economic, energy, and cultural spheres. Our participation in the ‘EXPO 2030 Riyadh’ exhibition demonstrates the significance of this partnership and our support for Saudi Arabia’s hosting of this important international event.
In addition, it was noted that the Azerbaijani pavilion will showcase Azerbaijan’s rich heritage, culture, and vision for the future to visitors from around the world, and will serve to further strengthen the ties between our peoples.
Talal bin Hussein Al-Marri, CEO of EXPO 2030 in Riyadh, stated that international participation in the exhibition is expanding. Countries that have confirmed their participation are already actively working on preparing their pavilions and planning programs for visitors. The signing of the agreement on Azerbaijan’s participation in the expo is also an important milestone in this process. According to him, EXPO 2030 in Riyadh will bring countries and peoples together, promote the exchange of ideas, expand cooperation, and create conditions for establishing new partnerships that will help shape our shared future.
Meanwhile, the EXPO World Exhibition in Riyadh will run from October 1, 2030, through March 21, 2031. Currently, as part of the preparations for “EXPO 2030 Riyadh,” work is underway to prepare the site and establish basic infrastructure.
