On April 22nd, 2021, Mr. INOUE Shinji, Minister for the World Expo 2025, held an online meeting with H. E. Mr. Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, French Republic. During the meeting, Minister Inoue conveyed his sincere appreciations for France's confirmations to participate and sought France’s cooperation to bring about the successful Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Referring to the close relationship between France and Japan, Minister Riester expressed France’s strong support for the Expo.